Indeed, we are trying to obtain additional funds so that we can hire more people.
Moreover, the problem is really government-wide. Even if I had 45 new investigators, I would not be able to get answers concerning my investigations from the institutions, because they do not have the required resources either. Within the institutions, the same team handles access requests, provides answers to my complaints, and often handles proactive disclosure on behalf of the institution. Employees have priorities. I am often at the bottom of the list because the access request is a priority.
These people also have to handle requests from other institutions. Consultations between institutions are horrible, and that is often why there are more delays. Once again, it's the same small team that has to manage all of that. It is essential to invest in the system, in information management, and in solutions other than just improvements to access to information.