The Routine Access Policy for the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and those agencies, boards and commissions reporting to the Departments, is designed to provide persons with an opportunity to obtain certain categories of records. Those records which are eligible are described in Schedule B of the policy. The policy reflects the spirit of openness and accountability of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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To make a request under this policy, contact

• Routine Access Designate
  NS Department of Agriculture
  1741 Brunswick Street, 3rd floor
  PO Box 2223
  Halifax, Nova Scotia
  B3J 3C4
  Telephone: 424-4560
  Fax: 424-3948
  E-mail: accessaf@gov.ns.ca

If you are making a request under this policy, please provide your name, mailing address, telephone number and the specific reference to Schedule B.

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act provides access to most records under the control of the provincial government while protecting the privacy of individuals who do not want their personal information made public. The Act strives for balance between the public's right to know and an individual's right to privacy. For more information on this act, please visit the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Website at: http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/Divisions/IM/FOIPOP/foisvcs.asp