Open information

Last updated on March 30, 2023

The B.C. government provides open access to information about its activities. You can find out how government does business and makes decisions.

Last updated: March 30, 2023


How to access government information

1. Find information that's already available

Search the information catalogue

You can also search the BC Data Catalogue to access information from government data sets.


2. Request records

If the information you're looking for is not already available, you can make a formal request for records you believe the B.C. government has, including:

  • Records about government activities or programs
  • Personal records about yourself or someone else

Request government records


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