CBC vaults to A from F on latest information commissioner’s report card
OTTAWA – The CBC has moved to the head of the class in the federal information watchdog’s books.
The public broadcaster received an A for its handling of Access to Information requests in 2011-12, up from an F for its performance two years ago.
Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault will release the latest report cards for the CBC and Canada Post on Thursday.
A copy of the CBC’s card, obtained by The Canadian Press, says the broadcaster has made dramatic improvement since getting the failing grade for its 2009-10 efforts.
Legault applauds CBC president Hubert Lacroix for showing leadership by making compliance with the Access to Information Act a priority.
The law allows people who pay $5 to seek access to federal files ranging from expense reports and email messages to correspondence and internal audits.
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