The Department's records management program is made up of policies, procedures, guidelines, classification and retention schedules, systems and equipment. These components ensure that the Department is able to maintain effective control over the creation, receipt, use, storage and approved disposition of the records in its custody, regardless of their format. The program ensures that the Department is in compliance with the Government Records Act, the Public Archives Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the policies set out under the corporate records management program.

Legislation

• Government Records Act
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Public Archives Act

Policies

• Agriculture/Fisheries Records Management Policy
• Government-wide Records Management Policy
• Government Electronic Mail Policy

Classification and Retention Schedules

• Standard for Administrative Records (STAR)

Guidelines/Fact Sheets

• #1 - The Basics about Records

Forms (WordPerfect format)

• Records Transmittal and Shelf List (Form 237).