September 28, 2007 is international Right to Know Day. This annual event celebrates the right of individual access to information held by public bodies, and the benefits of transparent, accessible government.

September 28 to October 5, 2007 is being marked in most Canadian provinces as Right to Know Week. In Manitoba, Right to Know Week is being noted in several ways. Manitoba Ombudsman is helping to provide information on right to know events hosted by organizations and communities recognizing this fundamental democratic right.

Upcoming Events in Manitoba

Tuesday, October 2, 2007, Winnipeg

What	"You Shouldn’t Have to Ask: When Access to Information Becomes Routine"
Event Poster (click image to download pdf)
Where	Portage Place Shopping Centre, Edmonton Court 393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Time	11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 11:45 - 12:00, "FIPPA 101", Adrienne Batra, Canadian Taxpayers Federation (Manitoba) 12:00 - 1:00, Panel Discussion
Moderator	Tom Brodbeck, Winnipeg Sun
Panelists	Sue Bishop, Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism Irene Hamilton, Manitoba Ombudsman Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press Gaile Whelan Enns, Director, Manitoba Wildlands
Contact	Gail Perry, Manager, Research/Education Manitoba Ombudsman Tel. 982-9139 (Winnipeg); 1-800-665-0531 (toll free in Manitoba)
Sponsors	Canadian Association of Journalists (Manitoba Chapter) Canadian Taxpayers Federation (Manitoba) Manitoba Bar Association Manitoba Ombudsman Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba The Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Sun

Thursday, October 4, 2007, Winnipeg

Presentation	John Reid, former Information Commission of Canada on the topic, "Twenty Years Later: The Increasing Importance of Access to Information"
Event Poster (click image to download pdf)
Where	The University of Winnipeg Theatre B (Room 447), Manitoba Hall (Ellice entrance, take yellow elevator at your immediate left to 4th floor, turn left and go to end of hall, turn right to find Theatre B)
Time	3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Contact	Gail Perry, Manager, Research/Education Manitoba Ombudsman Tel. 982-9139 (Winnipeg); 1-800-665-0531 (toll free in Manitoba)
Sponsors	Canadian Association of Journalists (Manitoba Chapter) Canadian Taxpayers Federation (Manitoba) Manitoba Bar Association Manitoba Ombudsman Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba University of Winnipeg The Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Sun

Friday, October 5, 2007, Brandon

Presentation	John Reid, former Information Commission of Canada on the topic, "Twenty Years Later: The Increasing Importance of Access to Information"
Event Poster (click image to download pdf)
Where	The Brandon City Hall Main floor foyer 410 – 9th Street (seating available)
Time	12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Contact	Gail Perry, Manager, Research/Education Manitoba Ombudsman Tel. 982-9139 (Winnipeg); 1-800-665-0531 (toll free in Manitoba)
Sponsors	Canadian Association of Journalists (Manitoba Chapter) Canadian Taxpayers Federation (Manitoba) Manitoba Bar Association Manitoba Ombudsman Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba

Announcements

The Government of Manitoba has proclaimed September 28 to October 5 as Right to Know Week in Manitoba. The news release is available in English and in French. PDF copies of the proclamation are also available in English and in French.

The Mayor of Thompson has proclaimed September 28 to October 5 as Right to Know Week in that Manitoba city (proclamation in PDF format).

John Reid to Celebrate Right to Know Week in Brandon

More information to be posted on Right to Know Week, September 28th to October 5th, 2007.

Past Events

Sunday, April 15, 2007, Winnipeg

What	Right to Know Booth Law Day 2007 Open House
Where	Winnipeg Law Courts Building
	During the Law Day 2007 Open House, representatives from Manitoba Ombudsman staffed a booth dedicated to Right to Know. One hundred twenty-two individuals visited the booth that housed information about Right to Know and access rights under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Personal Health Information Act.