The CEO of taxpayer-owned Trans Mountain Corporation is in Federal Court for alleged “abuse of process.” Dawn Farrell, Calgary’s “inspiring business leader” of the year, is accused of ignoring a federal order to release public records under the Access To Information Act.

“The order sought in this application will be of practical value and effect as it will enforce the quasi-constitutional right of access, enforce the Commissioner’s order to ensure compliance with the Access To Information Act and maintain the rule of law,” lawyers for the Information Commissioner wrote the Court. “The lack of responsiveness is in clear contravention of the CEO’s legal duty under the Act and undermines the credibility of the Access To Information system and the Commissioner’s order making powers under the Act in an abuse of process.”