Access to scientists

This document describes a systemic investigation initiated by former Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault on March 27, 2013, and concluded on February 28, 2018. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Victoria and Democracy Watch. The focus of the investigation was on 'Access to scientists' within several federal institutions, including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans, the National Research Council, and Natural Resources Canada. The decision type is classified as a systemic investigation, indicating a broader review of practices rather than a single access request complaint. The specific details of the findings and recommendations are not provided in this excerpt, but the investigation's scope suggests an examination of how these institutions handle information related to scientific activities and personnel.