Open information

Last updated on October 28, 2025

With job action now concluded, regular operations are resuming. Responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and consultations may be delayed and proactive disclosure timelines may be affected.

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

How to access government information

1. Find information that's already available

Information released regularly: Documents about government activities
Freedom of information requests: Records already requested and published

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

Ask for help

Support accessing government records:

Phone: 1-833-283-8200 (toll free)
Email: FOI.Requests@gov.bc.ca

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.