# Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Ontario Overhauls FOI Laws: Modernization or a Shield for Politicians?
2026-03-13 18:16:45 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Doug Ford government has introduced a legislative package to modernize Ontario’s aging Freedom of Information (FOI) framework for the digital era. While the province cites the need for administrative efficiency, critics and legal experts warn the changes may significantly expand exemptions used to shield political decision-making from public scrutiny.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/ontario-foi-modernization-transparency-concerns

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