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Organization:
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Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada
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Address:
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30 Victoria St
Gatineau, QC
K1A 1H3
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Intersection:
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Maisonneuve Blvd and Victoria St
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Executives:
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Caroline Maynard - Information Commissioner of Canada
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Service Description:
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Investigates and reports on complaints from individuals who believe they have been denied rights under the Access to Information Act * the Act provides a right of access to information under the control of government institutions subject to limited and specific exceptions * the Information Commissioner carries out investigations and mediates between complainants and government institutions * monitors federal institutions' performances under the Act * makes recommendations to government institutions but cannot issue binding orders
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Application:
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Complaint must be lodged in writing within 60 days after contact with a federal institution * telephone or email complaints are not accepted
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Must be physically present in Canada or a Canadian citizen
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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