Access to Information
Canadians have the right to access public knowledge/information such as records, correspondence, and reports at the federal, provincial and municipal level of government. As such, with increasing governmental transparency and accountability, as well as ease of access to information, members of the public can be informed about the decisions that are being made.
Federal Government Information | Privacy and Personal Information
The Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, give any Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or any person or corporation residing in Canada, the right to request information under the auspices of the Government of Canada. Personal information held by the Government of Canada and its institutions is covered by the Privacy Act, while government information requests are made in accordance with the Access to Information Act.
Federal Government Information
- Access to Information and Privacy OfficeDetermine which institution holds the information, and submit your request.
- Office of the Information Commissioner of CanadaProtects and promotes access to information in the name of government transparency and accountability.
- List of Institutions for Online RequestsListing of institutions where requests can currently be made.
- Access to Information Request FormOnline as well as as applications by mail.
- Completed Access to Information RequestsSearchable summaries of completed Access to Information (ATI) requests
Personal Information
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)Protects and promotes privacy rights in compliance with federal privacy laws.
- How to Make a Personal Information RequestRequirement for making a request by mail or email.
Access to Government Information Provinces/Territories
- Access and Privacy Laws and Commissions Canadian Provinces and TerritoriesLinks to access and privacy laws for provinces and territories.
Provincial and Municipal Government Information | Personal Health Information
Citizens may apply by mail, or submit an online form for information held by the City of Winnipeg and Province of Manitoba under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). As well, applications may be made for personal health information in accordance with provisions under the Personal Health Information Act(PHIA by contacting the specific government organization or trustee that holds the required information.
Provincial and Municipal Government Information
- Fippa for the PublicInformation about FIPPA, including what it is as well as where it applies. Includes the addresses of the Access and Privacy Coordinators of the public bodies under FIPPA - those under provincial departments, local government , education and health care bodies.
- Information and Privacy Policy SecretariatContact for public bodies as well as members of the public for questions and consultation related to FIPPA.
- Access and Complaint FormsIncludes a form for access to information in records held by Manitoba government departments, agencies, and local public bodies as well as one for complaints to the Manitoba Ombudsman's Office.
- Manitoba Ombudsman's OfficeFor members of the public who are not satisfied with the response to their FIPPA requests, actions of government, or the privacy of their personal information.
- Info ManitobaPortal for Access to Information requests, as well as disclosure of selected government information.
Personal Health Information
- PHIA for the PublicInformation for the public that explains PHIA, how to access personal health information, fees, and more.
- Legislative Unit, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living (PHIA)Contact for questions related to PHIA.