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INFO SOURCE 2025

Introduction to Info Source

Info Source describes the programs and activities, and the information holdings related to programs and activities, of government institutions subject to the Access to Information Act to facilitate the right of access. It also provides individuals, including current and former employees of the Government of Canada, with relevant information to access personal information about themselves held by government institutions subject to the Privacy Act and to exercise their rights under the Privacy Act.

An index of institutions that are subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act is available centrally.

The Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act assign overall responsibility to the President of Treasury Board (as the designated Minister) for the government-wide administration of the legislation.

Background

  • About the BC Treaty Commission
  • About our establishment
  • Report of the British Columbia Claims Task Force, 1991
  • British Columbia Treaty Commission Agreement
  • The Treaty Commission was established provincially through the Treaty Commission Act and federally through the British Columbia Treaty Commission Act.
  • The BC Treaty Commission Annual Report is tabled in Parliament every year.

Responsibilities

The Treaty Commission fulfills three main functions:

  • Facilitating negotiations of treaties, agreements, and other constructive arrangements amongst the three Parties (First Nation(s), the Government of BC, and the Government of Canada);
  • Allocating negotiation support funding to enable First Nations to participate in negotiations; and
  • Educating the public and providing information about modern treaties and agreements, the negotiations, and relevant
    legislation and policies.

The Treaty Commission was co-established in 1992 through the signing of the British Columbia Treaty Commission Agreement (BCTC Agreement) by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, and the First Nations Summit (collectively referred to as the “Principals”). Federal and provincial legislation was subsequently passed, legally establishing the independent nature of the BC Treaty Commission.

In 2018, its mandate was enhanced to include supporting negotiating Parties in implementing the UN Declaration, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action, the Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples, and the recognition of First Nations title and rights. The Treaty Commission and its work continue to be guided by the Report of the British Columbia Claims Task Force (Task Force Report) and its 19 recommendations.

The Treaty Commission is comprised of a Chief Commissioner, four Commissioners, and 11 staff members.

Additional Information

To make a formal Access to Information Request, the Access to Information and Personal Information Online Request Service offers a convenient method to request new and obtain previously released information.

This service:

  • enables individuals to make an online request for information that is held by a Government of Canada institution
  • eliminates the need to print, scan, and email or mail a form to an institution

Submit an online request for information

BC Treaty Commission 2023 – 2024 Annual Report on the Access to Information and Privacy Acts

Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator

700 -1111 Melville Street
Vancouver BC, V6E 3V6
604-482-9200 | Toll Free: 1-855-482-9200
atip@bctreaty.ca

Contact Us
  • 310-815 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC
    V6C 1B4
  • 604-482-9200
  • info@bctreaty.ca
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