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· Order in Council / Access to Information Act proclamation · enacted

Access to information act proclamation

This Order in Council proclaims the Access to Information Act into force, establishing new legal provisions for public access to government information in Alberta.

High impactCensorship & access to informationThe public, directly

What changed

  • The Access to Information Act is proclaimed into force on June 11, 2025.
  • This action establishes the legal framework for access to government records under the new Act.

Why it matters

  • The proclamation of a new Act governing access to information introduces a revised legal structure for transparency and accountability within the provincial government.
  • It defines the rights of individuals to request and receive information held by public bodies, and the obligations of those bodies to respond.
  • The specific provisions of the Act, now in force, will determine the scope and limitations of public access to government records.

Rights affected

  • Access to information — The ability to see public records and government decisions.

Other governance concerns

  • Public access to government records
  • Government transparency
  • Accountability of public bodies

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