CBC: Manitoba government taking longer, charging more for freedom of information requests: report

October 19, 2025 —

The Manitoba government has been taking longer to respond to freedom of information requests and collecting more money from people filing them, newly released figures show. “Higher fees could discourage requests from individuals who do not have access to discretionary income for such a purpose,” said Dr. Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Manitoba.

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