Trudeau government asks for ideas on open government

The Liberal government is asking Canadians for their ideas on making government more open.

Treasury Board President Scott Brison announced the national consultation, saying the transparency bus has left the station.

The minister says he believes that an open government is a more effective government.

People can go to open.canada.ca to offer their views on what should be in the next federal strategy on open government.

Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus calls it a “cute idea,” as well as a “publicity stunt.”

He says Northerners to get on the site to voice their concerns on the lack of infrastructure, as well as ask where funding for the Ring of Fire has gone to.

Officials will also hold in-person discussions across the country and the resulting plan is to be released this summer.