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Fernand Robichaud

The Hon. Fernand Robichaud, P.C. Appointed to the Senate by the Rt. Honourable Jean Chrétien, Senator Fernand Robichaud represents the province of New Brunswick and the Senatorial Division of Saint-Louis-de-Kent. He has served in the Senate of Canada since September 23, 1997.

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Statement made on 12 May 2009 by Senator Jim Munson

Hon. Jim Munson:

Honourable senators, my question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate.

May 3 was World Press Freedom Day, a day when the vital role of the free press is acknowledged and celebrated as an essential component of democracy, yet this government seems somewhat tardy when supplying information.

When asked to supply information about government programs and policies, this government drags its feet. While the average response time under freedom of information laws around the world is approximately two weeks, in Canada the response time can stretch for weeks if not months.

Will the Leader of the Government in the Senate please tell us how this government is reforming itself to provide timely access to information?

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