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1/ Public lecture by David Loukedelis, B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Commissioner
"Ensuring Accountability in a Time of Restraint"
Monday, April 8th, 7:00 P.M.
Rm. 1600, SFU Harbour Centre
Co-sponsored by B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
Free; no registration necessary, but come early as seating is limited.

2/ Public Workshop: "Your Freedom of Information and Privacy Rights"
Thursday, April 11th, 7:00 P.M.
People's Law School
Organized by B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy
Association; co-sponsored by Information Policy Committee, BCLA
Speakers: Stanley Tromp (Research Director, BC FIPA) and Mitch
Anderson (Staff Scientist, Sierra Legal Defense Fund)

This workshop will inform you of your rights under federal and
provincial legislation; how to make effective applications for general and
personal information; how to appeal if results are unsatisfactory; and offer an update on proposed new private sector privacy
legislation.

3/ Government Publications annual IRW workshop -- "Access to Legal and Government Information in the 'new era'"
Friday, April 12th, 2:00
Vancouver Public Library
Central, 7th floor board room

Organized by Government Publications Committee, BCLA
Speakers: Scott Mackenzie, Public Library Services
Branch; representative from Legislative Library; Nancy Hannum, Chief
Librarian, Legal Resource Centre, Legal Services Society

Free; pre-register with BCLA Office (tel. 604-683-5354; email
[email protected]); limited seating.


Information Rights Week 2001 2 - 9 April 2001 Your Information, Your Rights @ Your Library BCLA's Information Policy Committee will be co-sponsoring two events in Vancouver. Update on Access to Government Information April 6th 2-4 pm, Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 7th floor Librarians and others will discuss areas of common concern including the pricing of BC Statutes and Regulations, and the BC Depository Library program. There will also be update from the Legislative Library and a report on citizen access to government information in the U.S. Free, but please let BCLA know you will attend by contacting BCLA Office by phone (683-5354) or email ([email protected]) Sponsored by the Government Publications Committee, BCLA. E-commons: Communications in the Public Interest April 9th, 6:30 P.M. in the Peter Kaye Room, Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch Brief presentations by Penny Goldsmith (Coordinator, PovNet), Heather Menzies (activist and writer) and Brian Campbell (librarian and advocate for information equity through libraries and community networks), will be followed by a chance to talk informally with these folks and others who have contributed to a new book "E-commerce vs. E-commons: Communications in the Public Interest". This book, edited by Marita Moll and Leslie Regan Shade, has just been published by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. It offers both informed analysis and insights by media activists from across Canada. Books will be available for sale. Refreshments will be served. Free. No registration. Co-sponsored with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, PovNet, and Vancouver Public Library. For more information on the Vancouver events, please contact the BCLA Office at 683-5354..

Information Rights Week 2000 3 - 10 April 2000 Announcement: Information Policy Conference GLOBALIZATION, MEDIA CONCENTRATION, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY Friday & Saturday, April 7 & 8, 2000 Vancouver Public Library 350 West Georgia St. Lower Level Auditorium Conference Program Canadian Library Association: Information Rights Week Page
Information Rights Week 1999 22 March - 28 March 1999 Announcement/Introduction Event information and other details will be posted.
Information Rights Week 1998 30 March - 6 April 1998 Events sponsored by the BCLA Information Policy Commitee
Information Rights Week 1997 21 - 27 April 1997 Announcement/Introduction Proclamation Suggested Activities Information and Telecommunication Issues CRTC and Telecommunications De-Regulation Opening the Door for the Public CLA Access Principles Information Highway Public Interest Advocates Bibliography University of New Brunswick: Information Rights Week Page
Information Rights Week 1996 28 April - 04 May Announcement/Introduction Proclamation Suggested Activities Information and Telecommunication Issues CRTC and Telecommunications De-Regulation Opening the Door for the Public CLA Access Principles Information Highway Public Interest Advocates Bibliography

BCLA Information Policy Committee

Information Rights Week

As B.C. goes through a significant political and economic transition, topics relating to access to information are being discussed daily in the media, amongst colleagues and in our communities. Mark your calendar for the following events, and please note two require pre-registration.

As B.C. goes through a significant political and economic
transition, topics relating to access to information are being discussed daily in the media, amongst colleagues and in our communities. Mark your calendar for the following events, and please note two require pre-registration.