Opening Government of Canada Records: Increase Access to Archived Federal Documents at Library and Archives Canada (CA0012)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Canada, First Action Plan, 2012-2013
Action Plan Cycle: 2012
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Library and Archives Canada
Support Institution(s): Treasury Board Secretariat
Policy Areas
IRM Review
IRM Report: Canada Progress Report 2012-2013
Early Results: No IRM Data
Design i
Verifiable: No
Relevant to OGP Values: Yes
Ambition (see definition): Low
Implementation i
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Description
The Government of Canada archives contain a wealth of documentary heritage, and it is important that Canadians have access to this information. In Year 1 of our Action Plan, we will increase access to archived federal documents held by Library and Archives Canada by removing restrictions on this information wherever possible, thereby ensuring ongoing access to the preserved historical record of the Government of Canada. Additionally, in Year 1, we will issue new mandatory policy to drive consistent document classification practices across the federal government to reduce the volume of classified documents in the future.