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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 that government bodies subject to the Act must publish on a scheduled basis. Examples of proactive publications include briefing memos, travel & hospitality expenses incurred by senior officers, specific contracting information and more. 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.

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 that government bodies subject to the Act must publish on a scheduled basis. Examples of proactive publications include briefing memos, travel & hospitality expenses incurred by senior officers, specific contracting information and more. 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 Policy Guidance Informs Proactive Publication? ==

== What Policy Guidance Informs Proactive Publication? ==

Proactive publication policy guidance stems from requirements listed under Part II of the ''Access to Information Act -'' sections 71.01 - 91(2). Within these sections are requirements pertaining to what must be published, who must publish it, when it must be published, and where to do so.

Proactive publication policy guidance stems from requirements listed under Part II of the ''Access to Information Act -'' sections 71.01 - 91(2). Within these sections are requirements pertaining to what must be published, who must publish it, when it must be published, and where to do so.

== What Proactive Publication Requirements are Government Bodies Subject to? ==

== What Proactive Publication Requirements are Government Bodies Subject to? ==

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.

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 on proactive publication for [[Access_to_Information_and_Privacy_-_Crown_Corporations|Crown Corporations]].

A separate, detailed GCwiki page is available with information on proactive publication for [[Access_to_Information_and_Privacy_-_Crown_Corporations|Crown Corporations]].

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