Election and Information Services
The Access to Information Act (ATIA) came into force on June 11, 2025, and replaces part of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The ATIA allows access to records held by public bodies in Alberta and is the cornerstone of an open, accessible and accountable public body. It aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know information and protecting confidential information required to ensure effective operations of government and public bodies.
Find details about the new ATIA and the rules and processes to access records on the About Access to Information Act (ATIA) page.
Principles of the ATIA
- Any person has a right of access to the records in the custody or under the control of a public body subject to specific and limited exceptions.
- Allows individuals a right to access personal information about themselves, subject to specific and limited exceptions.
- Provides for independent reviews of decisions made by public bodies and resolution of complaints under the ATIA.
For more information, contact Sherri Barrett at 403-603-6227 or email.
Foothills County
Public Hearings
Signatures on letters, submitted for public hearings are considered to be part of the public file.