Topic:"Information Disclosure" in M13021

August 21, 2026 S. L. Doward Dear Appellant: M13021 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – Appeal by S. L. DOWARD of a Decision of the Dispute Resolution Officer The Canadian Constitution requires that administrative tribunals like the Board adhere to...

AI summary The letter discusses the open courts principle and transparency requirements for the Board, noting that documents must be public unless they involve public security or sensitive financial/commercial information. The Board generally redacts personal information and does not place DRO files on the public website, though they remain part of the record.

resses, phone numbers and home addresses. Also, as occurred in this case, the Board generally does not place the DRO file on the public website, but it does form part of the record in this proceeding. In this case the Board is also prepare...

AI summary The Board has addressed confidentiality concerns in the proceeding, redacting personal information and not placing the DRO file on the public website. The Board is not prepared to withhold other material from the public record, except for specific redactions. The complainant must notify the Board by August 28, 2026, whether they wish to proceed with the complaint application.