PARLIAMENT

Our staff carry out confidential investigations into complaints about federal institutions' handling of access requests, giving both complainants and institutions the opportunity to present their positions... We strive to maximize compliance with the Act, using the full range of tools, activities and powers at the Commissioner's disposal. These include negotiating with complainants and institutions without the need for formal investigations, and making formal recommendations and/or issuing order to resolve matters at the conclusion of investigations... We support the Information Commissioner in her advisory role to Parliament and parliamentary committees on all matters pertaining to access to information. We also actively make the case for greater freedom of information in Canada through targeted initiatives such as Right to Know Week and ongoing dialogue with Canadians, Parliament and federal institutions.

Primary location: Gatineau