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Transparency by default: Information regulators call for a new standard in government service

Federal, Provincial, Territorial Information and Privacy Commissioners and Ombuds Resolution - December 2024

Dec 10, 2024

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Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds issue joint resolution calling for enhanced transparency in government operations

In a joint resolution, Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions are pressing their respective governments to prioritize transparency in the...

Dec 10, 2024

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How to request a review

If a public body or organization does not respond to your request for records within 30 business days, has denied access to records, or if you disagree with how the records have been severed, you can ...

Dec 6, 2024

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Michael Harvey

Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Telephone: (250) 387-5629
E-mail: info@oipc.bc.ca

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