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Right to Know Week in Canada takes place on Sept 26-Sep 30, 2011

RTK Week was created to raise people’s awareness about their right
of access to government information. It highlights the essential role
freedom of information plays in democracy and good governance.    
 
This year marks the sixth year that Canadians have celebrated
RTK Week, and there are a great number of events planned from
coast to coast.

FIPA IS HOSTING TWO EVENTS IN VANCOUVER DURING RTK WEEK:

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF FIPA – A PARTY AND FUNDRAISER!
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September 28, 2011
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Law Courts Inn, Vancouver

The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association has turned
20 years old, and you are invited to join us in celebration
on Wednesday September 28, 2011 at the Law Courts Inn.

Comedian Charlie Demers, good eats and a raffle with some exciting
prizes will make this a fun evening.

DETAILS: Click Here
REGISTRATION: Click Here

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FOI WORKSHOP:
STRATEGIC USE OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
FOR JOURNALISTS, RESEARCHERS AND PUBLIC
INTEREST ADVOCATES
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September 29
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
People’s Law School
900 Howe Street, Vancouver

CBC reporter Curt Petrovich, Environmental activist Gwen Barlee and
FOI watchdog Vincent Gogolek will share the tricks of the trade for
making successful FOI requests.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: Click Here

RTK WEEK WEBSITE Click Here