Independent Notice to Candidates: Facts and Informed Questions
WATERSHED DEBACLE ENQUIRY | September 27, 2026
INDEPENDENT NOTICE TO ALL MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES
DENYING LANDOWNERS THE FACTS DENIES THEM A FAIR OPPORTUNITY TO ASK INFORMED QUESTIONS. |
Landowners should be able to examine the evidence, understand the authority, and question decisions affecting their property.
Will you support access to the relevant records and clear, documented answers? If information cannot lawfully be disclosed, explain the reason.
WHY FEAR FAIR, INFORMED QUESTIONS?
LEGAL FOUNDATION
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, section 2(b) protects freedom of expression, including public discussion and criticism of government.
Ontario (Public Safety and Security) v. Criminal Lawyers' Association, 2010 SCC 23. Access to government records can receive constitutional protection where withholding them effectively prevents meaningful public discussion. Privilege and other recognized limits remain applicable; access to every record is not guaranteed.
The right to question government does not itself compel every official to answer every question on demand.
Firm questions. Fair wording. Evidence behind every claim.
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