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| == What is Proactive Publication? == | | == What is Proactive Publication? == |
− | In 2019, Bill C-58 received royal assent bringing into force the most significant changes to the ''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-1/ Access to Information Act]'' (ATIA) since it's inception in 1983. Amongst several important changes was the introduction of Part II: Proactive Publication of Information. Proactive Publications are records considered to be of public interest (briefing materials, travel and hospitality expenses incurred etc.) bodies subject to the Act must publish on a scheduled basis. All government Proactive Publication materials are available on the [https://open.canada.ca/en Open Government Portal] for a [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32756#:~:text=All%20information%20published%20pursuant%20to%20Part%202%20of%20the%20Act%20must%20be%20maintained%20online%20for%20a%20minimum%20of%2010%20years. minimum of 10 years]. | + | In 2019, Bill C-58 received royal assent, bringing into force the most significant changes to the ''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-1/ Access to Information Act]'' (ATIA) since it's inception in 1983. Amongst several important changes was the introduction of Part II: Proactive Publication of Information. Proactive Publications are records considered to be of public interest- for example, briefing materials, travel and hospitality expenses incurred- that bodies subject to Part II must publish on a scheduled basis. All government Proactive Publication materials are available on the [https://open.canada.ca/en Open Government Portal] for a [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32756#:~:text=All%20information%20published%20pursuant%20to%20Part%202%20of%20the%20Act%20must%20be%20maintained%20online%20for%20a%20minimum%20of%2010%20years. minimum of 10 years] following publication. |
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| == What Proactive Publication requirements are government departments subject to? == | | == What Proactive Publication requirements are government departments subject to? == |
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− | The Act distinguishes requirements between the various types of bodies subject to the Act, including government entities, government institutions, and ministers (see [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32756#travel:~:text=Legislative%20requirement appendix B of the Directive on Proactive Publication under the Access to Information Act]). The vast majority of bodies subject to the Act are 'government institutions' that are listed in schedules I, I.1 or II of the ''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-11/ Financial Administration Act]''. | + | The Act differentiates between three types of government bodies that are subject to Proactive Publication requirements: |
| + | # 1. Crown Corporations & institutions named in schedule I of the ATIA |
| + | # 2. Government institutions named in schedules I, I.1 or II of the ''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-11/ Financial Administration Act]'' |
| + | # 3. Ministers |
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− | The following table outlines legislated proactive publication requirements broken down by the type of government body:
| + | All government bodies subject to the ATIA are required to publish travel ans hospitality |
| + | expenses of senior officers and reports tabled in Parliament, however additional |
| + | requirements vary. |
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| + | A seperate, detailed GCWiki page is avaiable with information specific to Crown Corporations |
| + | If you are a Crown Corporation, please see guidance avaiable here. |
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| |+ Proactive Publication Table of Requirements | | |+ Proactive Publication Table of Requirements |
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− | | 82 || Crown Corporations & ATIA Schedule I Bodies|| Travel expenses incurred by a senior officer or employee of a government institution || Within 30 days after the end of the month of reimbursement | + | | 82 || Crown Corporations & [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-1/page-14.html#h-1075 ATIA Schedule I Bodies]|| Travel expenses incurred by a senior officer or employee of a government institution || Within 30 days after the end of the month of reimbursement |
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− | | 83|| Crown Corporation|| Hospitality expenses incurred by a senior officer or employee of a government institution|| Within 30 days after the end of the month of reimbursement | + | | 83|| Crown Corporation & [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-1/page-14.html#h-1075 ATIA Schedule I Bodies]|| Hospitality expenses incurred by a senior officer or employee of a government institution|| Within 30 days after the end of the month of reimbursement |
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− | | 84 || Crown Corporation || Any report tabled in Parliament under an Act of Parliament || Within 30 days after the day on which it is tabled | + | | 84 || Crown Corporation & [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-1/page-14.html#h-1075 ATIA Schedule I Bodies] || Any report tabled in Parliament under an Act of Parliament || Within 30 days after the day on which it is tabled |
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| | Example || Example || Example || Example | | | Example || Example || Example || Example |