Province backtracks on pledge to release legal fees in ‘unconquered people’ case | CBC News
privacy lawyer David Fraser, who has dealt with cases involving
legal fees and privacy concerns, said it is generally accepted this kind
of information is not subject to the normal protection afforded lawyers
and their clients.
“The total amount that a public body pays
lawyers is generally not itself privileged and would be subject to
release under access-to-information laws,” he said.