Experience of Canada in legal regulation of access to information
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Problem - this article examines the issues of legal regulation of access to information in Canada. The author’s research is based on the materials of foreign scientists studying the issues of transparency, freedom of information and the right of access to information - P. Thomas, A. Roberts, K. Douglas, D. Lithwik etc., as well as court decisions and materials of the official websites of the relevant public authorities of Canada. Materials and methods - The author has used scientific methods of knowledge: analysis, comparison, legal modeling, as well as historical and legal and comparative legal methods. Conclusions - The author concluded that experience of Canada in legal regulation of access to information is necessary for the introduction of corresponding amendments to the Russian legislation. Practical implications - conclusions and recommendations can be used in efforts to improve legislation on access to information, in further research on this issue, as well as in the educational process. Originality/value - materials of the article are intended for scientists studying the issues of the access to information, practitioners as well as students and postgraduate students of higher educational institutions.

Melnichuk M.A., (2014), EXPERIENCE OF CANADA IN LEGAL REGULATION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION. Gaps in Russian Legislation, 4 => 23-26.

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information, transparency, freedom of information, access to information, the system of government, public authorities.