Jacques Gourde at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

On November 23rd, 2022. See this statement in context.

November 23rd, 2022 / 4:50 p.m.

Conservative

Jacques Gourde Conservative Lévis—Lotbinière, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you to all the witnesses for being here today.

My first question is for Mr. Barnes.

I'm fascinated by the historical records aspect and the 30‑year rule. Do our neighbours to the south have any practices we can look to? How long do they wait before declassifying records?

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