The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is a provincial law that is intended to help promote good city government by balancing the following principles:
- The public has the right to access government information.
- The public has the right to have their personal information protected.
Requesting Information
Before applying for a Freedom of Information request, please check to verify if the information being sought is already available on the City's open data website.
Visit the Open Data Prince George website
Routine Request
Residents may contact relevant departments for routine information requests or call the City's main line at 250-561-7600 for more information or assistance.
Informal Request
Permit and survey certificate information, bylaws, Council and Committee minutes are are some examples of informal requests. Residents may fill out and
submit a Request for Access to Records form online or print out and return the filled form in person, by mail, email, or fax to:
Records and Information Division
City Hall - 5th Floor
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Canada
Phone: 250- 561-7644
Fax: 250-561-0183
Email:
recordmanagement@princegeorge.ca
Formal Request
A formal request must be in writing. Please keep requests simple, clear and focused, but provide enough detail to help staff locate and retrieve the records. Residents may fill out and
submit a Freedom of Information request form online or and print and return the filled out form in person, by mail, email, or fax to:
Records and Information Division
City Hall - 5th Floor
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Canada
Phone: 250- 561-7686
Fax: 250-561-0183
Email: foirequests@princegeorge.ca
Additional Information