Archive (Tag: administration of legislation)
UPDATED: Fee Waiver Criteria – In the Public Interest
Please note that this blog was originally posted on March 25, 2015. On January 1, 2018, amendments to both The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Regulations (FOIP Regulations) and section 8 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Regulations came into effect. The blog below discusses these regulations as they were... read more
Don’t do the wrong thing when trying to do the right thing
Those working in health professions understandably need to have high standards. When they observe a behavior of a colleague that is concerning or there are working conditions that impact patient care or safety, it is necessary to take steps to correct the situation. This can include raising concerns with a professional body or a union.... read more
So, Do We Collaborate?
I had someone, whom I respect, say to me that some public bodies feel we don’t collaborate. This caused me to think about this concern and I thought it important to clarify our role and in turn define expectations. ‘Collaborate’ in the Oxford Dictionary is defined as, “work jointly on an activity or project”. As... read more
Updates to the IPC Guide to Exemptions
Today our office posted an updated version of its resource, IPC Guide to Exemptions (Guide). It is dated January 5, 2018. The updates reflect some of the amendments recently made to The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP).... read more