Strengthening Albertans’ right to know

New legislation would make it easier for Albertans to make informed decisions about protecting themselves and their communities.

If passed, Bill 9, the Public’s Right to Know Act, would be the first legislation of its kind in Canada, requiring the provincial government to report crime data annually and make the information available on its website. This will bring consistency in timing and a more user-friendly approach to crime statistics for Albertans.

The Public’s Right to Know Act, which would also require the government to table a report in the legislature, fulfils a platform commitment to strengthen transparency in the justice system and responds to calls from Albertans for more information about crime.

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