ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PRIVACY (ATIP)

The purpose of the Access to Information Act is to provide all individuals or corporations present in Canada, with the right of access to information in records (any format) under the control of federal government institutions, subject to certain specific and limited exceptions.

The Privacy Act ensures that federal government institutions respect privacy rights of individuals by limiting the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. It also gives individuals the right to access and request correction of personal information about themselves held by these institutions.

The ATIP Directorate for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) administers both acts and ensures the Agency’s compliance with the legislation. The Directorate is located at ACOA’s Head Office in Moncton, New Brunswick. Click here for a list of staff and contact information.

A request for information pursuant to the Access to Information Act must be submitted in writing clearly explaining what records are requested. The Access to Information Request Form may be used or a straightforward letter accompanied by a $5.00 cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada to cover the application fee.

A request for personal information pursuant to the Privacy Act must be submitted in writing with the Personal Information Request Form or a straightforward letter. There is no fee to request your personal information.

All requests for information under the control of any ACOA offices must be sent to:

Director/Coordinator
Access to Information and Privacy Directorate
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Head Office, Blue Cross Centre
644 Main Street, P.O. Box 6051
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 9J8

Click here to view our list of Frequently Asked Questions

PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE

ACOA believes in the proactive disclosure of information so that Canadians are better able to hold the Agency accountable. To that effect, click on the following links to access various reports that provide information pertaining to the Agency.

ACOA Project Information

This database contains information about projects that have been approved by ACOA since 1995. You can search for information on a specific project or create a customized report.

Access to Information Requests Processed

This database summarizes the Agency’s recent requests under the Access to Information Act. The list focuses on subjects of public interest, and may not be all-inclusive.

Contracts

This report provides information on contracts issued by or on behalf of ACOA for amounts over $10,000 (with only limited exceptions such as national security). Every three months, we will be reporting contracts awarded by ACOA in the previous three months.

Travel and Hospitality

This report provides information on travel and hospitality expenses incurred by the Minister of ACOA, his exempt staff, the President and by senior employees at the Vice-Presidents and equivalent levels.

Reclassification of positions

This report provides information on the reclassification of occupied positions by ACOA on a quarterly basis.

REPORT TO PARLIAMENT

Section 72 of the Access to Information Act and Section 72 of the Privacy Act require that the head of every government institution shall prepare, for submission to Parliament, an annual report on the administration of the Acts within the institution during each financial year.

Click here to view the Agency’s last annual report to parliament.

OTHER LINKS

InfoSource
Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Access to Information - Policies and Publications
Privacy and Data Protection – Policies and Publications

ATIP enquires may be sent by e-mail to atip-aiprp@acoa-apeca.gc.ca or by contacting the office at (506) 851-6203.