The Ontario government has rejected a freedom of information request seeking studies on the effectiveness of speed cameras, citing changes to transparency laws that exempt cabinet ministers and their staff from scrutiny.The request, submitted in September 2025, aimed to obtain data on whether speed cameras slow drivers or generate revenue.

The Ministry of Transportation delayed the response for over a year before rejecting it, citing amendments to the Freedom of Information Act that exclude certain records from disclosure.

Premier Doug Ford has previously criticized speed cameras as a 'cash grab' that doesn't deter speeding, and the government now promotes alternatives like speed bumps and roundabouts.Critics, including Ontario Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth, argue the delay and legal changes are designed to suppress public access to information.

The government declined to explain why the request wasn't addressed within the standard 30-day window, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.This case highlights broader tensions between government secrecy and public oversight in Ontario.