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Ministry of Forests

An applicant asked the Ministry of Forests (Ministry) for access to records about archaeological sites. The Ministry disclosed some information but withheld the rest under s. 18(a) (conservation of he...

Jul 25, 2024

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Northern Health Authority

An applicant requested records from the Northern Health Authority (Authority) containing information about COVID-19 outbreaks at work camps. In response, the Authority released some information but wi...

Jul 25, 2024

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British Columbia Utilities Commission

The City of Richmond requested the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) provide access, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), to its communications with the P...

Jul 24, 2024

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Michael Harvey

Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Telephone: (250) 387-5629
E-mail: info@oipc.bc.ca

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