The Access to Information Act governs access to information contained in federal government records. This means that Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons present in Canada, or corporations can, formally or informally, request records under the control of Public Safety Canada.
To make an Access to Information request for information held by Public Safety Canada, you may complete the Access to Information Request Form or send a letter to the ATIP Office mentioning the Act and describing the information you are seeking.
An application fee of $5 applies and additional costs may be charged. You may send the application fee in the form of cash, a cheque or a money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada.
If you need advice on the process for completing an Access to Information request, please feel free to contact us.