What is the test for open, public and accountable process?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Mr. C obo Ms. A v. The Company and another, 2011 BCHRT 96 (CanLII):

While there is an acknowledged public interest in an open, public and accountable process, exceptions are possible when that public interest is outweighed. See CH v. X and another, 2009 BCHRT 397.

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