Info Source: Sources of Federal Government and Employee Information 2023

23 2 Introduction to Info Source Info Source describes the programs and activities, and the information holdings related to programs and activities, of government institutions subject to the Access to Information Act to facilitate the right of access. [...] The Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act assign overall responsibility to the President of the Treasury Board (as the designated Minister) for the government-wide administration of the legislation. [...] Knowledge - Research and Dissemination Description: Information, data, and research to enrich the understanding and analysis of human rights issues; information, data, and research to support the development of reports, guides and policies, presentations, projects and strategic initiatives; tools to help prevent and resolve discrimination; presentations to communities and organizations; submission. [...] Purpose: The purpose of this bank is to record, enquire into and resolve complaints of discrimination in connection with the application of Part III of the Canadian Human Rights Act, and where necessary to provide evidence for the hearing of a complaint by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, the Federal Court of Canada and/or the Supreme Court of Canada. [...] Information relating to annual reports to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and information relating to recommendations to the Minister on how to address systemic housing issues and to improve Canada’s housing laws, policies and programs.