Tag: Seminar Series
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FOI Assist Seminar Series: Reduce FOI Request Volumes with the “Publicly Available Information” Exemption
The next FOI Assist seminar will examine how Ontario institutions can reduce unnecessary reliance on the formal FOI process by making information available through alternative channels. The session will focus on the Publicly Available Information exemption under section 22 of FIPPA and section 15 of MFIPPA, together with the informal access provisions in both statutes.…
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Registration Link for FOI Assist Seminar #5
As a subscriber, you are invited to participate in the FOI Assist Seminar Series (2026) — a free, practical training program intended for Freedom of Information professionals.
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Reminder: Register for Tomorrow’s FOI Assist Seminar
This is a quick reminder that there are still spots available for tomorrow’s free FOI Assist seminar: Time Extensions and Staged Access Plans Under Ontario’s New FOI Rules
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FOI Assist Seminar Series: Time Extensions and Staged Access Plans Under Ontario’s New FOI Rules
The next FOI Assist seminar will provide guidance on employing time extensions, second time extensions, and staged access plans under the recent Bill 97 changes to FIPPA and MFIPPA. Significant changes to Ontario’s FOI process are coming into effect in July, including new business-day timelines, second time extensions, and staged access plans for larger requests.…
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Registration Link for Seminar #4
As of July, Bill 97 introduces many changes to Ontario’s Freedom of Information framework under FIPPA and MFIPPA. This seminar will examine Ontario’s updated FOI rules for time extensions and the newly created staged access plans.
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Seminar Recap: Significant Changes to Ontario’s FOI Legislation in Bill 97
Today’s seminar recap provides an update on the status of Bill 97 and a high-level overview of its amendments to Ontario’s FOI laws. The slides from the seminar are included for those who would like to review the changes in greater detail.
