Access to Information in the Government of Canada (COR503)

Product code: COR503

Upcoming sessions

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February 09, 2026

Virtual

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET)


March 11, 2026

Virtual

8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET)


March 18, 2026

Virtual

8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET)


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Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

Duration

9 hours (3 sessions of 3 hours)

Audience

Audience

Employees

Functional specialists

Prerequisites

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Description

To carry out their responsibilities with respect to the public's right to information, federal employees who process requests for information are expected to have a solid understanding of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. This course provides an overview of the proper handling of information and privacy requests, detailing the customary roles and responsibilities and how to apply the most common exemptions and exclusions. Participants will learn how to process access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests and provide valid recommendations on the disclosure of information.

Topics include:

  • clarifying ATIP roles and responsibilities
  • applying exemptions and exclusions
  • providing rationales for recommendations
  • understanding ATIP-related jurisprudence

Required equipment for virtual courses

To fully participate in the School's virtual courses, you must have a camera and a microphone.

Legacy course code: I701

Additional upcoming sessions

Date and Time Session code Location Language Available seats
January 05, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) COR503-S-06407-EN Virtual English Full
January 21, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) COR503-S-06399-FR Virtual French Full
January 27, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) COR503-S-06408-EN Virtual English Full
February 09, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) COR503-S-06409-EN Virtual English 1
March 11, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) COR503-S-06400-FR Virtual French 29
March 18, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) COR503-S-06404-EN Virtual English 26
Date modified: 2025-01-29

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