How to Submit an Access to Information or Privacy Request
Access to Information Requests
Choose one of the options listed below to receive records held by the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman.
Option 1:
- Send a dated and signed letter stating that you are seeking records under the Access to Information Act.
- Provide as much detail as possible about the information you are looking for.
- Include the required application fee with the letter.
Option 2:
- Print, fill out and send an Access to Information form.
- Include the required application fee with the completed form.
General information about Access to Information requests:
- A $5.00 application fee is required for correspondence to be treated as a request under the Act (must be a cheque or money order made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada").
- The Office has 30 calendar days to respond to an Access to Information request. However, the Act does allow for extensions beyond the 30 calendar days, and you will be notified in writing of any extension.
- Mail your completed letter or form to the address below.
- Refer to the list of Access to Information and Privacy Coordinators to request information held by other government institutions.
Privacy Requests
Choose one of the options listed below to receive your personal information that is under the control of the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman.
Option 1:
- Send a dated and signed letter stating that you are seeking your records under the Privacy Act.
- Provide enough detail to enable us to locate your records.
Option 2:
- Print, fill out and send a Personal Information Request form.
General information about Privacy requests:
- There is no fee for a Privacy request.
- The Office has 30 calendar days to respond to a Privacy request. However, the Act does allow for extensions beyond the 30 calendar days, and you will be notified in writing of any extension.
- Mail your completed letter or form to the address below.
- Refer to the list of Access to Information and Privacy Coordinators to request information held by other government institutions.
Questions?
If you have any questions pertaining to the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act, please contact us:
E-mail:
Telephone:
Toll free calls within Canada: 1-877-330-4343
Collect calls from outside of Canada: 1-902-626-2919
Mail:
Please send your Access to Information or Privacy requests to:
Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator
Office of the Veterans Ombudsman
P.O. Box 66
Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 7K2