Canada. Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada

Record #: IMP0049
Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-267-0441 ext 9, Toll free
Fax 819-994-1768
E-Mail general@oic-ci.gc.ca
Website www.oic-ci.gc.ca/en
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Twitter Twitter

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)
  • investigates complaints about federal institutions' handling of access requests
  • monitors federal institutions' performances under the Act
  • represents the Commissioner in court cases
Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served Canada ; Québec
Eligibility No restrictions
Application
  • To make a formal request under the Access to Information Act, send a letter or a completed Form to the address of the government institution listed in Info Source
  • To lodge a formal complaint under the Access to Information Act, write to the address listed
  • complaints by email or phone are not accepted
Languages English; French
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Ottawa
Address & Map
30 Victoria St
Ottawa, ON
Canada K1A 1H3
Physical Access Unknown

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading Consumer Protection / Complaints ; Human Rights
Service Categories Federal Government Departments ~ Human Rights Issues ; Freedom of Information Requests ; Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices ~ Human Rights Issues

Agency Overview