Access to Information Under the FOIP Act

A public body client with a highly controversial and newsworthy matter was looking for advice on how to respond to a request for information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (FOIP Act). 

By working with the client, we crafted a message to the public without violating the privacy interests and competitive business and financial information that the client was obligated to protect from disclosure. This approach was compliant with the statutory legal obligations of the public body while also protecting the client’s interests and avoiding unwanted media attention.