Federal Access (Freedom of) to Information

The access to information legislation provides ordinary citizens and businesses, large or small with a right of access to all federal government held records, subject to specific statutory exemptions. One of the remarkable features of this legislation is that one does not need to justify his or her request or demonstrate any need to know. It is therefore a uniquely responsive provision which can be focused on any area of official activity in which an ordinary member of the public may take an interest. By having a lawyer exercise this right on your behalf, your identity is protected by the client-solicitor privilege. A lawyer familiar with this legislation can assist you to obtain the disclosure of the pertinent government-held records you are seeking.