FOIA Commissioner Roles Vacant

Two key figures in Alberta’s Freedom of Information office, Keith Thompson and Shane Miller, are back on the job after their contracts expired — but their work has been crippled by a chronically underfunded office. With a budget stuck at just $140,000 — far below the $1 million needed to properly implement the transparency law — progress has stalled, deadlines missed, and public trust eroding. Advocates warn that without a properly resourced and independent commissioner, Alberta’s anti-corruption efforts are at risk. The government says an assistant commissioner is stepping in while they figure out next steps — but with no clear timeline or budget reassurance, the pressure is mounting to deliver on promises of accountability. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7790e918f8045882