Tag: IPCO
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Seminar Recap: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests
FOI Assist hosted the second installment of the FOI Assist Seminar Series (2026) today — and it was another excellent discussion. The topic was Frivolous and Vexatious Requests. The session brought together FOI professionals from across Ontario for a practical examination of one of the most sensitive and sometimes misunderstood provisions in Ontario’s freedom of…
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Ford Government Announces Surprise Changes to Ontario’s FOI Legislation
In a press conference held Friday afternoon, the Government of Ontario announced proposed legislative updates that could significantly affect how Freedom of Information (FOI) requests are handled.
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FOI Assist Seminar Series: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests
This free live seminar will provide an overview of frivolous and vexatious FOI requests under FIPPA and MFIPPA, including: – The public’s “Right of Access” under FIPPA s.10(1) and MFIPPA s.4(1) – The statutory framework under FIPPA, MFIPPA and Reg. 460 / 823 – The meanings of “frivolous” and “vexatious” – The four ways a…
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Registration Link for Seminar #2
As an FOI Assist Knowledge Base subscriber, you are invited to register for the second seminar in the 2026 FOI Assist Seminar Series.
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Seminar Recap: Third Party Information & The Affected Person Process
The inaugural seminar, “Third Party Information & The Affected Person Process,” was nearly at capacity and brought together FOI professionals from across Ontario and beyond for an in-depth, practical discussion of one of the most challenging areas of FOI practice. For those who were able to attend, thank you for joining us. For those who…
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Introducing the FOI Assist Seminar Series (2026)
FOI Assist is pleased to announce the launch of the FOI Assist Seminar Series (2026) — a free, practical Freedom of Information training program designed specifically for Ontario’s provincial and municipal institutions.
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