Info Watchdog Investigating Record Destruction Allegations Related to ArriveCan App

Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard prepares to appear at the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, in Ottawa, on Mar. 7, 2023. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

The federal information watchdog says she will look into allegations about destruction of records related to the controversial ArriveCan app.

In a statement late Feb. 23, information commissioner Caroline Maynard said she has initiated an investigation into matters related to requesting and obtaining records regarding ArriveCan since March 2020.