Corporate Records

We are accountable to the people of British Columbia and committed to openness and transparency.

We provide access to records as set out in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

Through our Transparency and Freedom of Information Policy, we strive to meet the spirit of openness and accountability in FIPPA.

Find information on this website

We publish financial and performance information throughout this site.

For example, the Accountability section includes information about our finances and the work we do to monitor and track our performance to ensure our services meet your needs.

Make an informal requestCan’t find the information you need on our website?

Make an informal request by contacting the location or service area you think might have the information you need. Contact information is available in the Find Locations and Services section of this site.

Make a Freedom of Information Request

If you can't find the information you need on this website or if the information you want is not routinely available, you can make a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request.

We accept FOI requests in any written form. You can also submit your request using the FOI Application Form:

FOI Application Form

Send your FOI request to: By email: foi@vch.ca

By mail:
VCH Freedom of Information Office
11th Floor, 601 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2

By fax: 604-875-4593

Is there a fee for FOI requests?We may charge you fees to cover the cost of processing your FOI request.

We will not charge fees to access your own information through FOI or for the first three hours spent searching for and retrieving records.

If fees do apply, we will send you an estimate before processing your request. We may also require you to send us a deposit.

To reduce fees, please narrow your request as much as possible. For example, you can specify a date range or describe which staff member or department is likely to have the information you need.
How will VCH respond to my request?FIPPA requires us to respond to your FOI request within 30 working days.

If we need to consult with others or if we have a large volume of records to review, we may extend that time as permitted in FIPPA.

What if my request is denied? FIPPA allows us (and may require us) to withhold information in certain circumstances.

If we deny you access to any information, you have the right to ask for a review by the BC Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner.