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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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| ! ATIA Section !! Government Body !! Requirement !! Publication Timeline | | ! ATIA Section !! Government Body !! Requirement !! Publication Timeline |
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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 |