Know Your Rights (Legal Information for Indigenous People) - Revision history

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 * Or file a request online at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/about-the-bc-government/open-government/open-information/freedom-of-information/submit-a-general-freedom-of-information-request
 * Call for help to request BC records: Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC 250-387-5629

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Freedom of information

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	* View TRAC's ''Tenant Survival Guide'' at https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Tenant_Survival_Guide		* View TRAC's ''Tenant Survival Guide'' at https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Tenant_Survival_Guide

	== Freedom of information ==		== Freedom of information: access to information and privacy laws ==

	~~=== Access~~ to information and privacy laws ===

	Freedom of Information laws give you the right to access general records and personal information held by government institutions, both federal and provincial. You can request personal information about yourself and about children under 18 (or 19 for provincial government requests) that you are responsible for.		Freedom of Information laws give you the right to access general records and personal information held by government institutions, both federal and provincial. You can request personal information about yourself and about children under 18 (or 19 for provincial government requests) that you are responsible for.

	==== Federal laws ====		=== Federal laws ===
	There are two federal laws under which you can make requests for information. “'''''The Access to Information Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person or corporation present in Canada a right to access records of government institutions that are subject to the Act… to make government information publicly available. … The '''''Privacy Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals present in Canada the right to access their personal information held by government institutions that are subject to the Act...” - Government of Canada website		There are two federal laws under which you can make requests for information. “'''''The Access to Information Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person or corporation present in Canada a right to access records of government institutions that are subject to the Act… to make government information publicly available. … The '''''Privacy Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals present in Canada the right to access their personal information held by government institutions that are subject to the Act...” - Government of Canada website

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	* By mail: complete an Access to Information Request form or Personal Information Request form and send it to the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) coordinator for the government body that holds the information you want. The forms and list of all ATIP coordinators, including their phone numbers, are at http://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/tbsf-fsct/ 350-57-eng.asp and http://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/tbsf-fsct/350-58-eng.ASP		* By mail: complete an Access to Information Request form or Personal Information Request form and send it to the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) coordinator for the government body that holds the information you want. The forms and list of all ATIP coordinators, including their phone numbers, are at http://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/tbsf-fsct/ 350-57-eng.asp and http://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/tbsf-fsct/350-58-eng.ASP

	==== Provincial laws ====		=== Provincial laws ===
	BC’s '''''Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act'' (FOIPPA)''' gives you access to records that BC government ministries or agencies hold and to personal information about you or dependents under 19.		BC’s '''''Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act'' (FOIPPA)''' gives you access to records that BC government ministries or agencies hold and to personal information about you or dependents under 19.

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Rights as a tenant

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	'''Do not sign anything until you get legal advice.'''		'''Do not sign anything until you get legal advice.'''

	== Rights as a tenant ==		== Rights as a tenant: on and off reserve ==

	~~=== On~~ and off reserve ===

	Each Band has jurisdiction to create and administer its own housing bylaws. Bylaws can lay out the terms of rental agreements, including the rights and responsibilities of the Tenants and of the Landlord (the Band). Housing policies often cover the responsibilities for repairs or damages, the process for evictions and the Tenant’s procedures to dispute a Band housing decision. If you have an issue with your rental, you can get a copy of the Housing policies from the Band Office and talk to the Housing Manager. If that does not resolve your issue, follow your Band’s dispute processes: for example, you could speak with the Band Manager, Housing Committee and then Chief and Council. For problems you still cannot resolve, call a legal advocate or lawyer.		Each Band has jurisdiction to create and administer its own housing bylaws. Bylaws can lay out the terms of rental agreements, including the rights and responsibilities of the Tenants and of the Landlord (the Band). Housing policies often cover the responsibilities for repairs or damages, the process for evictions and the Tenant’s procedures to dispute a Band housing decision. If you have an issue with your rental, you can get a copy of the Housing policies from the Band Office and talk to the Housing Manager. If that does not resolve your issue, follow your Band’s dispute processes: for example, you could speak with the Band Manager, Housing Committee and then Chief and Council. For problems you still cannot resolve, call a legal advocate or lawyer.
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	Learn about the '''''Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act'''''. If you are married or common-law and your partner passes away, you have the right to stay in the family home for 180 days (at least), even if you are renting and/or not a Band member.		Learn about the '''''Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act'''''. If you are married or common-law and your partner passes away, you have the right to stay in the family home for 180 days (at least), even if you are renting and/or not a Band member.

	~~'''~~Caution ~~On Reserve:'''<BR>~~		=== Caution on reserve ===
	When renting a house from an individual Band member who owns the home, it is difficult to assert any rights as a tenant or as the landlord. The Band Housing policies only cover housing rented from the Band. Non-Band (private) landlords and tenants are often left to “work it out.” Contact a legal advocate for help.		When renting a house from an individual Band member who owns the home, it is difficult to assert any rights as a tenant or as the landlord. The Band Housing policies only cover housing rented from the Band. Non-Band (private) landlords and tenants are often left to “work it out.” Contact a legal advocate for help.

			=== Off reserve ===

	'''Rights as a Tenant Off Reserve''' are governed by the ''Residential Tenancy Act'' (RTA). The best resource to understand your rental rights and responsibilities is the TRAC booklet [https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Tenant_Survival_Guide Tenant Survival Guide].		'''Rights as a Tenant Off Reserve''' are governed by the ''Residential Tenancy Act'' (RTA). The best resource to understand your rental rights and responsibilities is the TRAC booklet [https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Tenant_Survival_Guide Tenant Survival Guide].

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Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)

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	If you are the one injured in an accident, you can file a claim for compensation for injuries sustained during the accident. This includes the drivers and the passengers. Speak with a lawyer to see if you have a claim and to help you negotiate a fair settlement. The lawyer gets paid out of the settlement. Contact a Legal Advocate for information and to connect you to lawyer.		If you are the one injured in an accident, you can file a claim for compensation for injuries sustained during the accident. This includes the drivers and the passengers. Speak with a lawyer to see if you have a claim and to help you negotiate a fair settlement. The lawyer gets paid out of the settlement. Contact a Legal Advocate for information and to connect you to lawyer.

	~~<BLOCKQUOTE>~~'''Do not sign anything until you get legal advice.'''~~</BLOCKQUOTE>~~		'''Do not sign anything until you get legal advice.'''

	== Rights as a tenant ==		== Rights as a tenant ==

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	== Government authorities - think before you speak ==		== Government authorities: think before you speak ==

	The ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (the “Charter”) is part of the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' of Canada. Sections 7 to 14 of the Charter set out rights that protect Canadians when dealing with the justice system. They ensure that individuals who are involved in proceedings are treated fairly, especially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc.		The ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (the “Charter”) is part of the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' of Canada. Sections 7 to 14 of the Charter set out rights that protect Canadians when dealing with the justice system. They ensure that individuals who are involved in proceedings are treated fairly, especially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc.
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	The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) conducts investigations into on- and off- duty police-related incidents of serious harm and death. Serious harm is defined in Part 11 of the ''Police Act'' as injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ. The IIO will make a determination whether any officer may have committed an offense. The IIO does not have jurisdiction over conduct complaints against a police officer (such as the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission). Anyone who wishes to provide information pertaining to an IIO investigation can call the witness line at 1-855-446- 8477. (Information taken from IIO website https://iiobc.ca)		The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) conducts investigations into on- and off- duty police-related incidents of serious harm and death. Serious harm is defined in Part 11 of the ''Police Act'' as injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ. The IIO will make a determination whether any officer may have committed an offense. The IIO does not have jurisdiction over conduct complaints against a police officer (such as the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission). Anyone who wishes to provide information pertaining to an IIO investigation can call the witness line at 1-855-446- 8477. (Information taken from IIO website https://iiobc.ca)

	== Justice system complaints - processes ==		== Justice system complaints: processes ==

	=== Making a complaint about a lawyer in BC ===		=== Making a complaint about a lawyer in BC ===
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	Complaints information from the BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com		Complaints information from the BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com

	== MCFD social workers ==		== MCFD social workers: investigation process ==

	~~=== Investigation~~ process ===

	The ''CFCSA'' gives Ministry Social Workers (SW) certain powers when they investigate child protection concerns, up to and including the removal of your child from your home.		The ''CFCSA'' gives Ministry Social Workers (SW) certain powers when they investigate child protection concerns, up to and including the removal of your child from your home.

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Justice system complaints

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	The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) conducts investigations into on- and off- duty police-related incidents of serious harm and death. Serious harm is defined in Part 11 of the ''Police Act'' as injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ. The IIO will make a determination whether any officer may have committed an offense. The IIO does not have jurisdiction over conduct complaints against a police officer (such as the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission). Anyone who wishes to provide information pertaining to an IIO investigation can call the witness line at 1-855-446- 8477. (Information taken from IIO website https://iiobc.ca)		The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) conducts investigations into on- and off- duty police-related incidents of serious harm and death. Serious harm is defined in Part 11 of the ''Police Act'' as injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ. The IIO will make a determination whether any officer may have committed an offense. The IIO does not have jurisdiction over conduct complaints against a police officer (such as the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission). Anyone who wishes to provide information pertaining to an IIO investigation can call the witness line at 1-855-446- 8477. (Information taken from IIO website https://iiobc.ca)

	== Justice system complaints ==		== Justice system complaints - processes ==

	~~=== Processes ===~~		=== Making a complaint about a lawyer in BC ===

	==== Making a complaint about a lawyer in BC ====
	If you have concerns about a lawyer, you may file a complaint. The Law Society reviews all complaints they receive. More information about the complaints process and the kind of complaints the Law Society will investigate can be found at their website: http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/complaints-en		If you have concerns about a lawyer, you may file a complaint. The Law Society reviews all complaints they receive. More information about the complaints process and the kind of complaints the Law Society will investigate can be found at their website: http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/complaints-en

	==== Making a complaint about a judge in BC ====		=== Making a complaint about a judge in BC ===
	You can make a formal complaint about a provincial court judge or justice (including a judicial justice, judicial case manager and justice of the peace) if you believe their conduct is improper. Please note that you cannot complain about their decision in a case. Complaints can be mailed, faxed, or filed online through their website: http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/complaints-and-appeals/complaint-process		You can make a formal complaint about a provincial court judge or justice (including a judicial justice, judicial case manager and justice of the peace) if you believe their conduct is improper. Please note that you cannot complain about their decision in a case. Complaints can be mailed, faxed, or filed online through their website: http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/complaints-and-appeals/complaint-process

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If your rights are violated by the police

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	=== If your rights are violated by the police ===		=== If your rights are violated by the police ===
	Document the time, place and details of what happened. Document police names or badge numbers. Try to get contact information for witnesses. Take pictures of in juries and upload them, Seek legal advice.		Document the time, place and details of what happened. Document police names or badge numbers. Try to get contact information for witnesses. Take pictures of in juries and upload them. Seek legal advice.

	=== Complaints process: making a complaint about the police ===		=== Complaints process: making a complaint about the police ===

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RCMP complaints

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	'''– BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com'''</BLOCKQUOTE>		'''– BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com'''</BLOCKQUOTE>

	~~'''~~If your rights are violated by the police~~:'''<BR>~~		=== If your rights are violated by the police ===
	Document the time, place and details of what happened. Document police names or badge numbers. Try to get contact information for witnesses. Take pictures of in juries and upload them, Seek legal advice.		Document the time, place and details of what happened. Document police names or badge numbers. Try to get contact information for witnesses. Take pictures of in juries and upload them, Seek legal advice.

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	== Government authorities - ~~Think~~ before you speak ==		== Government authorities - think before you speak ==

	The ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (the “Charter”) is part of the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' of Canada. Sections 7 to 14 of the Charter set out rights that protect Canadians when dealing with the justice system. They ensure that individuals who are involved in proceedings are treated fairly, especially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc.		The ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (the “Charter”) is part of the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' of Canada. Sections 7 to 14 of the Charter set out rights that protect Canadians when dealing with the justice system. They ensure that individuals who are involved in proceedings are treated fairly, especially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc.
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	If you think your conditions are '''too restrictive''' (unfair or unrealistic) call your lawyer for help as soon as possible because breaching conditions can mean another criminal charge.		If you think your conditions are '''too restrictive''' (unfair or unrealistic) call your lawyer for help as soon as possible because breaching conditions can mean another criminal charge.

	== DFO & COS - ~~Government~~ authorities: On land & water ==		== DFO & COS - government authorities: on land & water ==

	=== Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) ===		=== Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) ===

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	<BLOCKQUOTE>"The RCMP must suspect you of committing a crime, have seen you committing a crime, or you must be driving a vehicle before they can stop you and question you."<BR>		<BLOCKQUOTE>"The RCMP must suspect you of committing a crime, have seen you committing a crime, or you must be driving a vehicle before they can stop you and question you."<BR>
	'''– BC First Nations Justice Council, http://www.bcfnjc.com'''</BLOCKQUOTE>		'''– BC First Nations Justice Council, [http://www.bcfnjc.com bcfnjc.com]'''</BLOCKQUOTE>

	'''When responding to a police officer on the street:'''		'''When responding to a police officer on the street:'''
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	If you are questioned by DFO or a C.O. for a harvesting activity, indicate that you are exercising your Indigenous right to harvest and present your status card. Although these are government authorities with a job to do, you have rights same as with any police agency.<BR>		If you are questioned by DFO or a C.O. for a harvesting activity, indicate that you are exercising your Indigenous right to harvest and present your status card. Although these are government authorities with a job to do, you have rights same as with any police agency.<BR>
	https://bccla.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/powers-of-conservation-officers.pdf		[https://bccla.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/powers-of-conservation-officers.pdf Powers of Conservation Officers (PDF)]

	== RCMP complaints ==		== RCMP complaints ==

	<BLOCKQUOTE>"You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by all people working within the justice system. Formal complaint processes exist for police, lawyers and judges."<BR>		<BLOCKQUOTE>"You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by all people working within the justice system. Formal complaint processes exist for police, lawyers and judges."<BR>
	'''– BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com'''</BLOCKQUOTE>		'''– BC First Nations Justice Council website: [http://www.bcfnjc.com bcfnjc.com]'''</BLOCKQUOTE>

	=== If your rights are violated by the police ===		=== If your rights are violated by the police ===
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	=== Complaints process: making a complaint about the police ===		=== Complaints process: making a complaint about the police ===
	The '''Civilian Review and Complaints Commission''' for the RCMP is an independent agency that reviews complaints made by the public about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members. (Information taken from the BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com)		The '''Civilian Review and Complaints Commission''' for the RCMP is an independent agency that reviews complaints made by the public about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members. (Information taken from the BC First Nations Justice Council website: [http://www.bcfnjc.com bcfnjc.com])

	Complaints can be filed at their website: http://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/make-complaint		Complaints can be filed at their website: [http://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/make-complaint crcc-ccetp.gc.ca]

	The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) conducts investigations into on- and off- duty police-related incidents of serious harm and death. Serious harm is defined in Part 11 of the ''Police Act'' as injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ. The IIO will make a determination whether any officer may have committed an offense. The IIO does not have jurisdiction over conduct complaints against a police officer (such as the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission). Anyone who wishes to provide information pertaining to an IIO investigation can call the witness line at 1-855-446- 8477. (Information taken from IIO website https://iiobc.ca)		The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) conducts investigations into on- and off- duty police-related incidents of serious harm and death. Serious harm is defined in Part 11 of the ''Police Act'' as injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ. The IIO will make a determination whether any officer may have committed an offense. The IIO does not have jurisdiction over conduct complaints against a police officer (such as the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission). Anyone who wishes to provide information pertaining to an IIO investigation can call the witness line at 1-855-446- 8477. (Information taken from IIO website [https://iiobc.ca iiobc.ca])

	== Justice system complaints: processes ==		== Justice system complaints: processes ==

	=== Making a complaint about a lawyer in BC ===		=== Making a complaint about a lawyer in BC ===
	If you have concerns about a lawyer, you may file a complaint. The Law Society reviews all complaints they receive. More information about the complaints process and the kind of complaints the Law Society will investigate can be found at their website: http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/complaints-en		If you have concerns about a lawyer, you may file a complaint. The Law Society reviews all complaints they receive. More information about the complaints process and the kind of complaints the Law Society will investigate can be found at their website: [http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/complaints-en lawsociety.bc.ca]

	=== Making a complaint about a judge in BC ===		=== Making a complaint about a judge in BC ===
	You can make a formal complaint about a provincial court judge or justice (including a judicial justice, judicial case manager and justice of the peace) if you believe their conduct is improper. Please note that you cannot complain about their decision in a case. Complaints can be mailed, faxed, or filed online through their website: http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/complaints-and-appeals/complaint-process		You can make a formal complaint about a provincial court judge or justice (including a judicial justice, judicial case manager and justice of the peace) if you believe their conduct is improper. Please note that you cannot complain about their decision in a case. Complaints can be mailed, faxed, or filed online through their website: [http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/complaints-and-appeals/complaint-process provincialcourt.bc.ca]

	Complaints information from the BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com		Complaints information from the BC First Nations Justice Council website: [http://www.bcfnjc.com bcfnjc.com]

	== MCFD social workers: investigation process ==		== MCFD social workers: investigation process ==
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	==== TRAC ====		==== TRAC ====
	* Call a TRAC (Tenant Resource Advisory Centre) legal advocate at 604-255-0546 or https://tenants.bc.ca/contact		* Call a TRAC (Tenant Resource Advisory Centre) legal advocate at 604-255-0546 or [https://tenants.bc.ca/contact tenants.bc.ca]
	* View TRAC's ~~''Tenant Survival Guide'' at~~ https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Tenant_Survival_Guide		* View TRAC's [https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Tenant_Survival_Guide ''Tenant Survival Guide'']

	== Freedom of information: access to information and privacy laws ==		== Freedom of information: access to information and privacy laws ==
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	There are two federal laws under which you can make requests for information. “'''''The Access to Information Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person or corporation present in Canada a right to access records of government institutions that are subject to the Act… to make government information publicly available. … The '''''Privacy Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals present in Canada the right to access their personal information held by government institutions that are subject to the Act...” - Government of Canada website		There are two federal laws under which you can make requests for information. “'''''The Access to Information Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person or corporation present in Canada a right to access records of government institutions that are subject to the Act… to make government information publicly available. … The '''''Privacy Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals present in Canada the right to access their personal information held by government institutions that are subject to the Act...” - Government of Canada website

	To access to Canadian government records:		To access to Canadian government records:
	* Online: You can file most ''Access to Information'' Requests or Personal Information Requests online at https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/ welcome.do		* Online: You can file most ''Access to Information'' Requests or Personal Information Requests online at [https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca]
	* By phone: For general information about ''Access to Information'' or ''Privacy Act'' requests, or to ask for a request form to be mailed to you, phone the Canadian government customer service line at 1-800-622-6232		* By phone: For general information about ''Access to Information'' or ''Privacy Act'' requests, or to ask for a request form to be mailed to you, phone the Canadian government customer service line at 1-800-622-6232
	* By mail: complete an Access to Information Request form or Personal Information Request form and send it to the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) coordinator for the government body that holds the information you want. The forms and list of all ATIP coordinators, including their phone numbers, are at http://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/tbsf-fsct/ 350-57-eng.asp and http://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/tbsf-fsct/350-58-eng.ASP		* By mail: complete an Access to Information Request form or Personal Information Request form and send it to the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) coordinator for the government body that holds the information you want. The forms and list of all ATIP coordinators, including their phone numbers, are at [http://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/tbsf-fsct/350-57-eng.asp tbs-sct.canada.ca] and [http://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/tbsf-fsct/350-58-eng.ASP tbs-sct.canada.ca]

	=== Provincial laws ===		=== Provincial laws ===
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	'''To access BC government records under FOIPPA:'''<BR>		'''To access BC government records under FOIPPA:'''<BR>
	* Call (toll-free) 1-833-283-8200, or email FOI.Requests@gov.bc.ca		* Call (toll-free) 1-833-283-8200, or email FOI.Requests@gov.bc.ca
	* Or file a request online at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/about-the-bc-government/open-government/open-information/freedom-of-information/submit-a-general-freedom-of-information-request		* Or file a request online at [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/about-the-bc-government/open-government/open-information/freedom-of-information/submit-a-general-freedom-of-information-request gov.bc.ca]
	* Call for help to request BC records: Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC 250-387-5629		* Call for help to request BC records: Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC 250-387-5629


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