Canada’s access to information and privacy guardians urge governments to modernize legislation to better protect Canadians
Release Date
Guidance
Helpful information on how we approach investigations and interpret the Access to Information Act.
Submit a complaint
What we do
Complaints
The Access to Information Act gives Canadians the right to request information from federal institutions. If you submitted a request for information to a federal institution under the Act and you are not satisfied with how it was processed, you may file a complaint with us.
Read moreGuidance
Our guidance for institutions on how we approach investigations and on the Information Commissioner’s interpretation of the Act is available to everyone.
Read moreParliamentary activities
The Information Commissioner reports directly to Parliament. She appears before parliamentary committees and makes written submissions to them. She also publishes her annual report to Parliament and issues special reports when required. Upon request, the Commissioner provides expert advice to parliamentarians on access to information matters.
Events
International Conference of Information Commissioners
The International Conference of Information Commissioners will be held in Brazil from June 2-5, 2020. The conference connects information commissioners, ombudspersons and other bodies who oversee access to public information legislation.