IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: Cayer v. South West Shore Development Authority, 2008 NSSC 349
Date: 20081125
Docket: SH 277885(A)
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Adelard A. Cayer
Appellant
and
South West Shore Development Authority
(hereinafter referred to as “SWSDA) and Frank Anderson
Respondent
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The Right-to-Know Coalition of Nova Scotia
(hereinafter referred to as “RTKC”)
Intervenor
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice Suzanne M. Hood
Heard: Special Chambers on August 7, 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Written Decision: November 25, 2008
Subject: Freedom of information; Municipal Government Act, Part XX: “municipal body”; exemption from disclosure.
Summary: Appellant made application for access to the travel expenses of the C.E.O. of the South West Shore Development Authority pursuant to freedom of
information legislation.
Issues: 1. Is SWSDA subject to freedom of information legislation?
2. If so, is the information sought exempt from disclosure?
Result: SWSDA is a municipal body withing the meaning of Part XX of the Municipal Government Act. The information is not exempt from disclosure but conditions of disclosure imposed to prevent identification of third parties.
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