Originally published in the Times Colonist, March 8 2015 In January, Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the audience at the […]
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FIPA court challenge to BC Election Act in Court of Appeal
The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association is continuing its battle to protect freedom of expression during elections in […]
24 Hours Vancouver: Political expression isn’t ‘criminal’: group
By Stefania Seccia Sunday, February 15, 2015 Freedom of speech is at stake during provincial and municipal campaigns, according to […]
FIPA court challenge to the BC Election Act in the Court of Appeal
To read FIPA’s factum, click here To read FIPA’s reply factum, click here To read the factum of the respondent […]
FIPA files complaint about BC government burying negative reports
The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association has requested that Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham conduct an investigation […]
BC Government refusing to post reports
Download letter now Complaint letter to Commissioner Denham re BC government refusing to post reports.
FIPA finally gets Ministry of Health records after two year battle
NEWS RELEASE December 15, 2014 FIPA finally gets Ministry of Health records after two year battle VANCOUVER, December 15, […]
FOI Release: Ministry of Health data breach final release
In response to OIPC order F14-45, the release of all data sharing and other agreements between January 1, 2011 and August […]
Don’t Tackle Increasing Access to Information Complaints by Silencing the Watchdog
Originally posted in Huffington Post The federal Access to Information system has been in crisis for a number of years, […]
FIPA is hiring!
For more than twenty years, FIPA has been an instrumental part of B.C.’s civil society. Apply now to join our […]
BC government stalling on Commissioner’s recommendations
As we approach the end of 2014, it’s time for our annual check-in on the progress that’s been made for […]