The Department of Finance’s Routine Access Policy (pdf) is a proactive approach to information access. It provides access to categories of records upon request without the need for a formal application under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act. Records that fall under the Routine Access Policy can be accessed through either Routine Disclosure or Active Dissemination.
Routine Disclosure is the routine or automatic release, in full or in part, of certain types of administrative or operational records as a matter of course in response to a request without the need for a formal application for records under the FOIPOP Act. Learn more about the records and information regarding Finance’s financial, human resources, and individual programs or policies as listed in Schedule A (pdf).
Active Dissemination is the periodic and proactive release of information or records in the absence of a request using mechanisms such as the Internet, libraries, etc. View Schedule B (pdf) for lists of records and information actively disseminated by or for the Department of Finance.
When records can be released under the department’s Routine Access Policy a formal request under the FOIPOP Act is not necessary. When access is provided under this informal route the requester has no right to appeal the decision of the department concerning the release of the records.
To request access to records not listed under the informal Routine Access Policy (as per above), a formal application may be submitted under the FOIPOP Act. An application must be made in writing and forwarded to the FOIPOP/IAP Administrator for the Department of Finance.