Changes

== 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.) departments subject to the Act must publish on a scheduled basis. 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 (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].

== What Proactive Publication requirements are government departments subject to? ==

== What Proactive Publication requirements are government departments subject to? ==

Proactive Publication requirements vary depending on the type of government department. The ATIA distinguishes between two

The Act distinguishes requirements between the various types of institutions subject to the Act. for Crown Corporations and all other departments subject to the Act. Departments that are not Crown Corporations are defined as 'government institutions' and listed in Schedule I.  institutions named in schedule I, a division or branch of the federal public administration set out in column I of Schedule I.1, or a corporation named in Schedule II of the Financial Administration Act are

 

The ATIA distinguishes between requirements for Crown Corporations and all other institutions

In all, Proactive Publication requirements apply to:

In all, Proactive Publication requirements apply to:

* the Prime Minister’s Office

* the Prime Minister’s Office