Access to Information Modernization Action Plan Tracker

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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) published the Access to Information Modernization Action Plan in May 2024. The three-year plan (fiscal year 2023-24 to 2025-26) sets out actions to improve the operations and administration of the access to information regime. This tracker enables interested members of the public to follow progress in implementing the actions set out in the action plan.

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Found eight actions

Action: Update policies to provide guidance on the importance of official languages and accessibility in responding to access to information (ATI) requests, assisting requesters, and fulfilling proactive publication requirements.

Organization: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category: Improving Services to Canadians
Subcategory: Actions to provide modern digital tools and improve request processing
Target Date: Fiscal Year 2023-24
Status: Completed

Action: Provide guidance on how record categorization impacts the access to information (ATI) regime, and the importance of assigning appropriate security categories and periodic re-assessment.

Organization: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category: Enhancing Trust and Transparency
Subcategory: Actions to address declassification and information management
Target Date: Fiscal Year 2025-26
Status: Completed

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: Enhancing Trust and Transparency
Subcategory: Actions to enhance open and transparent government
Target Date: Fiscal Year 2023-24
Status: Completed

Action: Provide direction and guidance on implementing Part 2 of the Access to Information Act, including expectations for institutional monitoring.

Organization: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category: Enhancing Trust and Transparency
Subcategory: Actions to enhance open and transparent government
Target Date: Fiscal Year 2023-24
Status: Completed

Action: Encourage institutions to use the Open Government Portal and to address any barriers they may face in doing so.

Organization: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category: Enhancing Trust and Transparency
Subcategory: Actions to enhance open and transparent government
Target Date: Fiscal Year 2023-24
Status: Completed

Action: Promote the use of the Open Government Portal as a single source of information published in accordance with the proactive publication requirements of the Access to Information Act (ATIA).

Organization: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category: Enhancing Trust and Transparency
Subcategory: Actions to enhance open and transparent government
Target Date: Fiscal Year 2023-24
Status: Completed

Action: Publish a plain language guide to exemptions and exclusions.

Organization: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category: Enhancing Trust and Transparency
Subcategory: Actions to support the right of access and consistent application of exceptions
Target Date: Fiscal Year 2023-24
Status: Completed

Action: Provide guidance to institutions on the consideration of the passage of time when applying discretionary exemptions.

Organization: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Category: Enhancing Trust and Transparency
Subcategory: Actions to support the right of access and consistent application of exceptions
Target Date: Fiscal Year 2024-25
Status: Completed