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Announcing the release of the FOI Assist software
I am very pleased to announce the FOI Assist software is now available for purchase on an annual subscription basis.
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Are Your Written Notices Defective?
Issuing compliant written notices can be deceptively complicated, given the multiple sources of rules and guidance that come into play. Unfortunately, as seen above, issuing a notice which fails to meet the requirements can lead to an adverse decision against the institution in an appeal before IPCO.
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The Year Gone By, and the Year Ahead
What a year! With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to send everyone my best wishes and give you all an update on how things are progressing here at FOI Assist. Obviously this has been an unusual year for everyone, and a difficult year for many. I was fortunate to be working from…
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“List Of Farms” FOI Requestor Identity Revealed
The identity of the person who requested a list of all Ontario farms from OMAFRA, and why the request was made.
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How To Keep Your FOI Files Organized
For readers who may be caught in the trap of constantly improvising new processes for keeping things in good order, and who may be somewhat anxious about the state of their FOI files — for those of you in this crowd, I think you will find this article invaluable.
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Federal Health Minister Criticized For Deriding Freedom of Information
Since March, federal government offices have been reopening, but the government’s ability to respond to FOI requests has apparently not kept apace.
