Access to Information Modernization Action Plan Tracker

Action:
Support Indigenous Data Sovereignty by working with other departments to advance Indigenous control of federal information, and Indigenous-led information and data strategies, per Action Plan Measure Shared Priority #30 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan.
Organization:
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category:
(C03) Advancing Indigenous Reconcilation
Subcategory:
(C03.1) Actions to advance Indigenous Reconciliation
Status:
Ongoing
Action Number:
C03.1.1
Target Date:
Ongoing
Benefits:

The Government of Canada's commitment to Indigenous Data Sovereignty is demonstrated by facilitating timely sharing and access of federally controlled information with Indigenous partners through a whole-of-government approach.

Indigenous Peoples and their representatives obtain greater control of and access to their information and data.

Results:

In March 2023, in collaboration with co-chair Indigenous Services Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) established the Working Group on Indigenous Data Sovereignty (WGIDS). The working group convenes federal departments and agencies on a monthly basis to coordinate efforts on issues related to Indigenous data sovereignty, in support of a whole-of-government approach to implementing Action Plan Measure Shared Priority #30 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan.

In February 2024, TBS published the Access to Information Implementation Notice 2024-01: Advancing Indigenous Reconciliation: Waiver of $5 Application Fee. The implementation notice provides guidance to institutions on waiving the $5 application fee for requests made for the purpose of advancing reconciliation. This is intended to promote substantive equality and facilitate Indigenous Peoples’ access to records.