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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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.
The “Advice or Recommendations” Exemption (FIPPA s.13 / MFIPPA s.7)
An overview of the “Advice to Government” / “Advice or Recommendations” exemption under FIPPA / MFIPPA.
The Affected Person Process
The affected person process is one of the most important and visible ways that FIPPA and MFIPPA balance the public’s right of access against the rights of individuals and organizations to prevent the disclosure of their personal and confidential information. Other names for the process include the “notice to affected person” process, “third party notice” process, the “affected third party” process, and the “affected third person” process.
An Introduction to Freedom of Information
Up to this point I’ve written many articles on the “finer points” of responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. But today I would like to present an article addressed to all of those people who are just starting out as an FOI professional – who might appreciate