This site is in beta — data may be incomplete and features are still being added.

MattersAdministrationBylaw No. 1925First seen Sep 8, 2020Last discussed Oct 5, 2020

Freedom of Information bylaw

The updated bylaw assigns the Corporate Officer and Manager of Legislative Services as the City’s privacy heads, aligning the rules with current practice and provincial law. It also references the provincial fee schedule so provincial changes can take effect without a bylaw amendment.

Where it stands: Bylaw received first, second and third readings Sep 8, 2020; adoption was listed Oct 5, with no action recorded.

Governing bylawNo. 1925In force

Freedom of Information Bylaw

Residents can request City records under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Requests may involve a $10.00 application fee and other fees for finding, preparing, shipping or copying records; requests for your own personal information are exempt from these fees.

Key rules and full textOfficial PDF

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Jul 15, 2024 – Aug 19, 2024

    Freedom of Information bylaw amendment

    The amendment changes the City's Freedom of Information bylaw, which governs requests for access to city records. The rules affect how residents seek information held by the City.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. October 5, 2020· Council

    Adoption listed; no adoption action recorded

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. September 8, 2020· Council

    First, second and third readings for updated privacy bylaw

    Passed

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.