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Notley bans destruction of all government documents
Premier-designate Rachel Notley on Wednesday ordered a sweeping ban on document destruction across all ministries after two government watchdogs launched an unprecedented investigation into Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.
Notley has asked Richard Dicerni, deputy minister of executive council, to direct all government departments to immediately stop destroying records until the incoming NDP government has assumed office, a spokeswoman said.
“It was out of an abundance of caution today,” Cheryl Oates said. “Obviously, there are a lot of documents that need to be preserved to ensure the smooth transition of government.”
Public Interest commissioner Peter Hourihan said a whistleblower phoned in a complaint to his office Tuesday alleging records were inappropriately destroyed at Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD).
“Our office takes allegations of wrongdoing very seriously,” Hourihan said. “I can’t and won’t predict the outcome of this investigation, but it is encouraging that someone saw something wrong and took their concerns to both our offices.”
While the complaint was anonymous, he said he was led to believe it came from someone who works in the ministry
More at: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-politics/Joint+investigation+coming+into+alleged/11052314/story.html
Notley has asked Richard Dicerni, deputy minister of executive council, to direct all government departments to immediately stop destroying records until the incoming NDP government has assumed office, a spokeswoman said.
“It was out of an abundance of caution today,” Cheryl Oates said. “Obviously, there are a lot of documents that need to be preserved to ensure the smooth transition of government.”
Public Interest commissioner Peter Hourihan said a whistleblower phoned in a complaint to his office Tuesday alleging records were inappropriately destroyed at Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD).
“Our office takes allegations of wrongdoing very seriously,” Hourihan said. “I can’t and won’t predict the outcome of this investigation, but it is encouraging that someone saw something wrong and took their concerns to both our offices.”
While the complaint was anonymous, he said he was led to believe it came from someone who works in the ministry
Quelle surprise
Smart, but likely too late.