The more they talked about transparency, the more they kept the public in the dark

"Yet the dream of greater transparency does not fit with reality. The law is littered with loopholes and administrative barriers to keep prying eyes out. Canadians submit approximately 25,000 requests each year. Many are stonewalled when questions hit a government nerve, resulting in the Act’s Information Commissioner – who serves as Canada’s official FOI watchdog – receiving approximately 1,500 annual complaints about non-compliance. For keeping taxpayers in the dark Information Commissioner John Reid has publicly berated Ottawa for its “pro-secrecy” culture."


They didn't protect whistleblowers that were trying to protect Canadians.........( a bit long but worth reading , especially if you plan on voting)

EXHIBIT A
http://www.parl.gc.ca/infocomdoc/38/1/OGGO/Meetings/Evidence/OGGOEV17-E.HTM

[Canada election transparency]