Organization: Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada

Contact Information
Toll-Free: 1-800-267-0441 ext 9
Fax: 819-994-1768
Email: general@oic-ci.gc.ca
Website: www.oic-ci.gc.ca
Address: 30 Victoria St
Gatineau, QC
K1A 1H3
Intersection: Maisonneuve Blvd and Victoria St
Location: Gatineau
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Executives: Caroline Maynard - Information Commissioner of Canada

Description of Services: Investigates and reports on complaints from individuals who believe they have been denied rights under the Access to Information Act * the Act provides a right of access to information under the control of government institutions subject to limited and specific exceptions * the Information Commissioner carries out investigations and mediates between complainants and government institutions * monitors federal institutions' performances under the Act * makes recommendations to government institutions but cannot issue binding orders

Requirements
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must be physically present in Canada or a Canadian citizen
Application: Complaint must be lodged in writing within 60 calendar days after contact with a federal institution * telephone or email complaints are not accepted
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Canada
 
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