Please join us for a workshop in our Ottawa offices on February 12th, 2020 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm to discuss the recent amendments to the Federal Access to Information Act. including the following topics:
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What are the changes to the complaint process, Commissioner’s powers and court review?
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What are the practical implications for government institutions and third-party organizations dealing with public sector entities?
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How do the new provisions compare with Ontario’s FIPPA experience?
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How will court review be affected by the recent SCC decision in Vavilov?
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What could these changes mean for Privacy Act reform?
Featured Speakers include;
- Emily McCarthy, former Assistant Commissioner of the Federal Office of the Information Commissioner
- David Goodis, Assistant Commissioner of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
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Aditya Ramachandran, Counsel for the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada;
Agenda
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast & Registration
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Workshop
