Don't ignore access to information request, University of Saskatchewan told

The university said the information request was frivolous. The privacy commissioner refused their argument.

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ghazal Azizi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

15 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

The University of Saskatchewan failed to make the case that an access to information request was without merit, the provincial information and privacy commissioner said in an Aug. 25 decision. (University of Saskatchewan)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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