Access to information and privacy protection

British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act allows you access to information held by the City of Vancouver.

You have the right to request any record in the custody or control of the City of Vancouver. This includes records containing your personal information.

Make a Freedom of Information request

You have the right to request any record in the custody and control of the City of Vancouver. You can make your request by mail, fax, or email.

Request a fire incident report online

Order an incident report online about a fire, vehicle accident, or other emergency where Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services responded.

Proactive FOI releases: current year

Find freedom of information (FOI) records we proactively released for the current year. Personal and confidential records are excluded.

Proactive FOI releases: previous years

Find freedom of information (FOI) records we proactively released for the previous years. Personal and confidential records are excluded.

Privacy protection

Find out how we handle privacy complaints and protect your personal information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Routinely Available Information Catalogue (330.39 KB)

A catalogue of record types available to the public without a request for access under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Find more information and by-laws

City Manager's emails and memos to Mayor and Council

Read emails and memos sent directly to Mayor and Council from the City Manager and Deputy City Manager.

City Council meetings

Find agendas, decisions, and reports for City Council meetings, including released decisions and reports from in-camera (closed) meetings.

Park Board meetings

Find agendas, decisions, and reports for Park Board meetings.

Data and maps

Analyze and use our open data and maps to do research, discover trends, make informed decisions, and develop apps.

City of Vancouver's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy By-law 11451

Provides for the administration of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

Gives you the right to access records. Prevents the unauthorized collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information by public bodies.