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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- for example briefing materials, travel and hospitality expenses incurred- that bodies subject to Part II | + | 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. |
== What Proactive Publication requirements are government departments subject to? == | == What Proactive Publication requirements are government departments subject to? == | ||
| − | The Act | + | The Act differentiates between three types of government bodies that are subject to Proactive Publication requirements: |
| + | # Crown Corporations & institutions named in schedule I of the ATIA | ||
| + | # 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]'' | ||
| + | # Ministers | ||
| − | + | While additional requirements vary depending on the type of government body, all bodies subject to Part II must publish travel & hospitality expenses of senior officers and reports tabled in Parliament. | |
| + | A separate, detailed GCWiki page is available with information specific to Crown Corporations. For more information on Part II requirements for Crown Corporations, see [[Access_to_Information_and_Privacy_-_Crown_Corporations|here]]. | ||
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Revision as of 11:51, 16 July 2024
What is Proactive Publication?
In 2019, Bill C-58 received royal assent, bringing into force the most significant changes to the 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 Open Government Portal for a minimum of 10 years following publication.
What Proactive Publication requirements are government departments subject to?
The Act differentiates between three types of government bodies that are subject to Proactive Publication requirements:
- Crown Corporations & institutions named in schedule I of the ATIA
- Government institutions named in schedules I, I.1 or II of the Financial Administration Act
- Ministers
While additional requirements vary depending on the type of government body, all bodies subject to Part II must publish travel & hospitality expenses of senior officers and reports tabled in Parliament.
A separate, detailed GCWiki page is available with information specific to Crown Corporations. For more information on Part II requirements for Crown Corporations, see here.
| ATIA Section | Government Body | Requirement | Publication Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 83 | Crown Corporation & 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 |
| 84 | Crown Corporation & 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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