The federal government is moving to correct problems with its security certificate regime.

It is the process by which non-citizens can be detained indefinitely while the government tries to deport them. The accused is not allowed to attend a trial or see what evidence is being brought against him or her.

Last February the Supreme Court of Canada struck down sections of the law for being overly secretive and unfair.
So far, the government's handling of the replacement legislation has been, well, overly secretive and perhaps unfair.

Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day's office won't confirm if the legislation will be tabled today — and will only say that if it is, the minister will be available to speak with reporters immediately after it is tabled.

This ensures journalists have precious little time to actually read the new legislation before questioning the minister. With past governments, senior bureaucrats would often brief journalists about complicated legislation before the minister would take questions on the topic.

Which leads to better reporting and a better informed public.