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JUSTICE--ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT RELEASED ----------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Minister Bill Gillis today released the advisory committee's report on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The report contains 65 recommendations, and is the result of seven months of research and consultation. Dean Jobb chaired the committee, which was appointed last August. He was joined by Hyland Fraser, Susan Lewis, Harris Sullivan, Maureen Foley Walden, and Mary Nearing. Randall Koops was originally appointed chair, but had to step down due to work commitments. The mandate of the committee was to undertake a comprehensive review of the legislation and bring forward recommendations. The committee based its report on submissions received from 20 organizations and individuals who responded to a call for submissions. Discussions were also held with individuals with particular expertise in issues relating to freedom of information. Legislation from other jurisdictions was also studied. "I want to thank the chair and his committee for their hard work," said Dr. Gillis. "It is obvious from the report that a great deal of time and effort was spent in putting it together." In accepting the report, the minister said that he will take it under advisement, and will thoroughly review the report and its recommendations. The committee members represented a diverse range of backgrounds, from law to municipal government to journalism. -30- NOTE TO EDITORS: Please be advised that copies of the report are available at 5151 Terminal Road, 4th floor at 11:00 a.m. Dean Jobb, chair of the committee, will be available for media interviews. Contact: Michele McKinnon 902-424-6811 trp Mar. 25, 1996 - 9:45 a.m.