Since 1993, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (view website), (FOIPPA) has defined the type of information that public bodies in British Columbia can collect or control. The Act also defines the rights individuals and corporations have in regard to privacy, such as the right to access public records and the right of protection of privacy of personal information in the control of a public body.

The Act's purpose is to make public bodies more accountable to the public and to protect personal privacy by:

• giving the public a right of access to records;
• giving individuals a right of access to, and a right to request correction of, personal information about themselves;
• specifying limited exceptions to the rights of access;
• preventing the unauthorized collection, use or disclosure of personal information by public bodies, and
• providing for an independent review of decisions made under this Act.

The Town of Gibsons has enacted Bylaw No. 741, 1994, Freedom of Information, for the administration of the FOIPPA within the Town. Most information is available upon request and does not require a formal Freedom of Information (FOI) request. However, if you are unsure you may contact the Corporate Office at 604.886.2274 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Formal FOI requests may be addressed to the Corporate Office. Click here (download FOI Request Form) to download a request form in pdf format.

Contact:

Corporate Officer
Michelle Jansson

Phone: 604.886.2274
Fax: 604.886.9735
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Location and Mailing Address

474 South Fletcher Road
Box 340
Gibsons, BC  V0N 1V0

Business Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).