The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), provides the public with access to records and information created and compiled by the public bodies of B.C.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request is a formal process to ask for copies of the records and personal information about yourself or someone you are responsible for. It is also a way to access general information about non-personal information or records that could be released, in whole or in part, to anyone.

How do I request information?

Routine Records

Records may be routine and (not containing personal information or other information not releasable under provincial legislation) and do not require a formal FOI request. These items are identified in our Routinely Releasable Documents. Before submitting a formal request, please view the Routinely Releasable Document by clicking on the button below.

If the record you require is listed as a Routine Record (ie: agendas and minutes of open meetings, building permits, bylaws, publications, and policies and procedures, etc.) please contact the appropriate department for access to these types of information. 

Non-routine (Formal) Records

A formal written request is required for access to records which are not routinely available. Please allow 30-business days for the completion of your request. There are occasions where your request may be completed sooner or take longer than 30 days, and may incur fees, depending on the amount of work required.  

Before submitting a formal request, please view the Routinely Releasable Document by clicking on the button above. If the document you are looking for requires a formal FOI request, please continue to the Request for Access to Information form. 

Definition provided by the Government of British Columbia