I think the answer is yes. I think that if and when the act is redrawn, it will be important to clearly say that Canadians have a quasi constitutional right to obtain information. We have to make a 190-degree turn so that when an official receives an access to information request from a citizen, this official feels compelled to provide the information.
In its current form, the act is precious in many ways. Subsection 2(2) says that the Access of Information Act is a complement to existing procedures. Our fathers and grandfathers did not have access to this type of legislation, but they nevertheless managed to get information simply by making a request. Today, when you ask for information, how ever simple it may be, you will be directed to the act, which involves all kind of delays and processes. In my view, that is what the problem is.