Access to Information Modernization Action Plan Tracker

Action:
Develop training material to support institutions meet their proactive publication obligations under the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
Organization:
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category:
(C02) Enhancing Trust and Transparency
Subcategory:
(C02.2) Actions to enhance open and transparent government
Status:
Completed
Action Number:
C02.2.4
Target Date:
Fiscal Year 2023-24
Benefits:

A strong government-wide proactive publication community supports the delivery of requirements under Part 2 of the ATIA.

Institutions can deliver more reliable, efficient and consistent proactive publications for Canadians.

Results:

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) delivered two sessions in fall 2023 to public servants on proactive publication obligations in both official languages. The first was an information session that focused on guiding public servants in implementing the Directive on Proactive Publication under the Access to Information Act and was delivered to 434 public servants. The second session was a training session on the legal requirements under Part 2 of the Access to Information Act delivered to 207 public servants. Material prepared for both sessions was made available to employees through internal information sharing forums after the sessions.