Download the full February 2016 Bulletin, or use the links below to read individual articles online. In this issue: The results are […]
BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
Your Data Your Rights
Much ado about unverified claims of legal privilege
The Supreme Court of Canada will be hearing an important appeal coming out of Alberta regarding freedom of information rights, […]
Our challenge to BC’s Election Act in the Supreme Court of Canada
FIPA has been fighting against free speech restrictions in BC’s Election Act for years, and that battle will culminate in […]
Will Trudeau get rid of Ottawa’s information black hole?
It may be hard to believe, but Canada’s Access to Information Act (ATIA) contains a black hole where requested information […]
The results are in! Poll shows BC favours a strong FOI system
FIPA recently commissioned some public opinion polling on BC’s freedom of information system. We worked with Ipsos, a leading independent […]
The results are in! FIPA poll shows British Columbians favour a strong freedom of information system
FIPA recently commissioned some public opinion polling on BC’s freedom of information system. We worked with Ipsos, a leading independent […]
Vast majority of British Columbians want government to have ‘duty to document’, penalties for interfering with information rights: Poll
BC FIPA-sponsored poll shows massive support for key reforms to information law VANCOUVER, February 1, 2016 – Polling results released […]
Information Commissioner reveals massive increase in claims of Cabinet confidences
FIPA wants Access to Information Act loophole closed VANCOUVER, December 8, 2015 – The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy […]
Supreme Court of Canada grants leave for FIPA’s court challenge to BC Election Act
FIPA is celebrating a step forward in our battle for free expression during elections in British Columbia. On Monday, the […]
Final text of Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement released; BC’s privacy laws in jeopardy
VANCOUVER, November 5, 2015 – The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) is strongly concerned for British Columbia’s privacy […]
FIPA congratulates new Cabinet ministers, reinforces importance of strong information and privacy system
VANCOUVER, November 4, 2015 – The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) congratulates members of the new Cabinet […]