In 2012, an Internal Review Committee reviewed the Freedom of Information Act and made recommendations. This report contains their review findings and recommendations.
Government collects personal information, usually through application forms for programs and services. If you believe a government department has inaccurate personal information about you, the FOIPP Act allows you to formally request a correction to this information. For example, if you believe a government department has your age listed incorrectly, you may use this form to request that your age be corrected. Correcting information through this process requires you to supply specific details about the information that needs to be corrected, and why. You will need to provide proof to support...
As a young person, you have rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand them. You will find useful age-related legal information here. Age of Majority The age of majority in PEI is 18. When you turn 18, you are legally an adult. You can do a legal name change, make...
This Table is an unofficial consolidation of the Table of Public Acts, published in S.P.E.I. 2003, together with information on the statutes and amendments that have come into force since June 2004.
Access and Privacy Services Office The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) is one way to obtain government records. You may wish to try other informal means to obtain information before you make a request using the legislation. If you choose to make your...
Alanna Taylor, Thomas Laughlin, and John Maynard have been selected as 2017 appointments to Queen’s Counsel, a top recognition in the field of law. “Lawyers who receive the Queen’s Counsel designation are selected by their peers for their outstanding career achievements and their...
Fees for Personal Information: 1. Initial fee - no charge 2. Copying fees - actual cost Fees for General Information: 1. The applicant must pay an initial fee of $5. Their request will not start until this fee is paid. 2. The fee for locating and preparing a record for disclosure...
You may use this online form to request access to government information. You will need to be specific about what records you want to access and which department has these records. It will help narrow the search if you can clarify the period of time related to the information. How do I request access to my personal health information? To request access to or a copy of your personal health information, contact the records department of the health facility where you received care (for example, at your primary care provider’s office or at the Health Records Department of the hospital where you...