"Ford stated that the changes will bring Ontario in line with the practices in other provinces and the federal government, while also protecting his cellphone records. He contends that releasing those would reveal the personal and health information of residents who send him text messages."
"Information and privacy commissioner Patricia Kosseim has sided with Global News in a battle for access to Ford's call records, stating that they should be public since the premier uses his personal phone for government business."
"Kosseim remarked that retroactively changing the law sends a message that 'if oversight bodies get in the way, just change the rules.'"
"Ford emphasized that Ontario receives 75,000 freedom-of-information requests per year, more than all provinces in the entire country combined, indicating a significant issue that costs thousands of hours."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford claims that changes to freedom-of-information laws are politically motivated. The government will exempt records of the premier and cabinet from public disclosure, citing alignment with other provinces. Ford argues that releasing his cellphone records could compromise personal information of residents. He highlights the high volume of freedom-of-information requests in Ontario, suggesting that resources should be redirected to more pressing issues. The information and privacy commissioner opposes these changes, asserting that they undermine public oversight and access to government information.
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