Colvin's paper trail allegations 'disquieting': Info commissioner

Published November 25, 2009

Allegations that senior staff in the departments of foreign affairs and defence ordered Richard Colvin not to write down information about Afghan detainees are "disquieting," says Canada's interim information commissioner.

In an exclusive interview with Embassy on Friday, Suzanne Legault said the allegations reinforce the need for legislation that would require civil servants to leave paper trails—requirements that simply...