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Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic
CIPPIC opposes merger of federal Info and Privacy Commissioners
CIPPIC opposes merger of federal Info and Privacy Commissioners
| October 17, 2005
This past summer, the Prime Minister appointed retired Supreme Court Justice Gerard LaForest to assess the merits of merging the currently separate Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada. Justice LaForest is currently consulting with stakeholders and drafting a report, due Nov.15th, for consideration by the Minister of Justice. CIPPIC wrote to Justice LaForest, opposing the merger.
News Release announcing LaForest Review
CIPPIC's July 14th news report on this issue
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