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Freedom of Information is known as Access to Information and Privacy in Canada federally. Provinces may have their own access organizations for provincially held information.
Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Online Request
What information is available under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act?
- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=457&top=1
- https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do
List of access to information and privacy coordinators by institution
Department of Justice Access to Information and Privacy Office
http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/trans/atip-aiprp/index.html
FORMS
Personal Information Request Form – http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tbsf-fsct/350-58-nf-eng.pdf
Access to Information Request Form – http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tbsf-fsct/350-57-nf-eng.pdf
4 January 2018 Freedominfo.org suspended publication on June 30, 2017. The searchable site still contains considerable valuable information. For example, see our country pages, the collection of FOI quotes and hundreds of legacy articles. Be advised, however, that the material has not been updated since our suspension date. Thanks to our many loyal readers.
freedominfo.org is a one-stop portal that describes best practices, consolidates lessons learned, explains campaign strategies and tactics, and links the efforts of freedom of information advocates around the world. It contains crucial information on freedom of information laws and how they were drafted and implemented, including how various provisions have worked in practice.
What is the role of the Information Commissioner of Canada?
The Information Commissioner of Canada:
- Helps to ensure that Canada’s freedom of information law is respected;
- Defends the rights of those making information requests by investigating complaints of requestors who believe federal institutions have not respected their rights under the Access to Information Act;
- Encourages federal institutions to make information more easily available to the public to keep the federal government accountable to Canadians; and
- Promotes awareness of the importance of open and transparent government.
The Commissioner is independent of government and is answerable to Parliament.
http://www.oic-ci.gc.ca/eng/abu-ans-wwd-cqf-brochure.aspx
