BC Information Commissioner Michael Harvey raises concerns over $10 FOI application fee and slow payment processing.
New B.C. Information Commissioner, Michael Harvey, expresses concerns over the recent $10 fee for Freedom of Information (FOI) applications in the province, stating that public bodies must expedite the payment process. Harvey's predecessor also shared similar concerns. The new commissioner's office has received complaints about public bodies applying the fee and the restrictive methods of payment, which pose as barriers to access.
June 22, 2024
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