Access to Information and Privacy

The Access to Information Act provides individuals or corporations present in Canada, with the right of access to information in records under the control of federal government institutions, subject to certain specific and limited exceptions.

A request for information pursuant to the Access to Information Act must be submitted in writing, providing sufficient details to identify the records being requested.  The Access to Information Request Form may be used or a letter detailing the specifics of the request should be submitted to the ATIP Coordinator, and must be accompanied by the $5 application fee (cheque or money order made payable to the “Receiver General for Canada”).

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.

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

All requests for information under the control of any WD office must be sent to:

Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Suite 1500, Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4H7
E-mail: atip-aiprp@wd-deo.gc.ca

ATIP Contacts

Jim Saunderson
ATIP Coordinator
Telephone: (780) 495-4301

Kevin Johnson
Deputy ATIP Coordinator
Telephone:  (780) 495-6057

Barb Steele
ATIP Officer
Telephone:  (780) 495-4982