Our Industry has no issue with the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) in general and understand the benefits of open and transparent government.
After having stated the above, the HCANL believes that the legislation has gone from very little information being released (Bill 29) to the current situation of commercially sensitive competitive details being released. The pendulum has swung too far the other way.
Below you will find a copy of the HCANL letter to the Privacy Commissioner and his response.
Based on this response we have had follow up meetings with the NLCA as well as the NLSCA. Both these Associations share our concerns with the current interpretation of the Act. We have written another letter to the Privacy Commissioner requesting a joint meeting (with HCANL. NLCA and NLSCA) to discuss our position.
We are not suggesting the Act should be changed or altered, just that the interpretation of “Harm” be adjusted to protect Valuable Proprietary Company Information.
We will keep members updated on the results of activity and outcomes of upcoming meeting.
freedom of information Act discussion
In response to the recent headlines as noted below The Heavy Civil Association in conjunction with other related NL associations are reaching out to respective members with the following information. “Heavy equipment used to smash windows, steal ATM at Sobeys in St. John’s” CBC News “Heavy machinery was the tool of choice in a couple […]
I wanted to let HCANL Members know about a course (Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industries Association) NEIA is providing in the new year (through one of its members) to help businesses adapt and succeed in the lower-carbon economy. The course (1) explicitly outlines the practical impact of carbon taxes, offsets, performance standards, electricity rates, etc. on […]
St. John’s, NL – Effective January 1, 2019, WorkplaceNL is applying a $0.21 discount to its average assessment rate, to reduce the rate from $1.90 to $1.69 per $100 of payroll for employers in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is the lowest average assessment rate paid by employers in over thirty-five years. This temporary discount is to […]
The recipient of the 2018 Heavy Civil Association of NL MUN Scholarship was Salman Jamal who is a Term 6, Civil Engineering Student. HCANL provides 5 student Scholarships each year consisting of 1 for a MUN Engineering student, 2 CONA Scholarships for Engineering Technology students and 2 Member Employee Scholarships for students finishing high school and […]
Call for Applications – 2019-20 Infrastructure Programs
The Provincial Government is adjusting the cost share ratios for new municipal infrastructure projects to make it easier for communities to construct roads and build community centres via the Investing in Canada Plan. Yesterday at the opening ceremonies for the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Trade Show and Convention, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland […]
