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flag Manitoba delays FOI requests, triples fees under new centralized system.

flag Manitoba's government is taking longer to process freedom of information requests, with fewer than 70% completed within the 45-day legal deadline, and fees have more than tripled due to centralized processing under the Finance Department. flag Requests now incur $15 per half-hour of staff time beyond two free hours, leading to estimates in the thousands for complex inquiries like those on a proposed silica sand mine and missing Indigenous women. flag Despite investments in staffing and training, experts warn higher costs may deter individuals without discretionary income. flag The number of requests remains below 2021–2022 levels, with most coming from individuals, media, and political groups.

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