FOI request and Explanation
Manmeet Kaur
12666 72 Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
Manmeetkaur17@student.kpu.ca
(604) 440-8571
June 18, 2025
ATIP Coordinator
ATIP Office
Public Health Agency of Canada
130 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Dear ATIP Coordinator,
Under the access to Information Act, please provide me with:
- The copies of all reports of the outbreak investigations and internal correspondence (i.e., internal email, internal memos, internal slide decks) relating to the COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Canada during the period March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021.
I have enclosed $5 application fee in the form of a cheque.
If there are problems some portions of documents requested, please do not withhold release of all the documents, but instead forward those you can release.
If possible, please provide this information in electronic database format (ie. Excel, Access or CSV).
If you have any concerns, please email me at manmeetkaur17@student.kpu.ca.
Please advise me when the material is available for release.
Sincerely,
Manmeet Kaur
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Reason for request:
I am using these records to help my study on the assessment and response to COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes by PHAC, an area where the Ontario Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission and Quebec review of CHSLD Herron found serious regulatory weaknesses in planning, staffing, and resource provisions. The availability of reports of internal investigation (and intra-agency communications) will elucidate appreciation of risks and aligned interventions endeavoured, which presents a lesson to reinforce a robust public health response in the future.
Hi Manmeet! Your FOI request was well explained and straightforward. Your reason was also well thought out, and I like how you explained how it benefits you. One thing you could improve on is further explaining how this FOI request could be important to others.
ReplyDeleteHi Manmeet, nice job on your FOI request. It’s clear and well-written. You did a good job explaining what you’re asking for and why it’s important. One small suggestion is to move the reason for your request into the main body of the letter to improve its flow. Also, the sentence “If there are problems some portions…” might sound clearer with a few extra words. Overall, excellent work!
ReplyDeleteHi!your choice of the topic and the demand for the documents is so deep and thoughtful. Very impressive see the specifications.
ReplyDeleteHello manmeet, your FOI request is thoughtful and grounded in academic purpose. It shows genuine concern for understanding how Canada responded to COVID-19 in vulnerable care settings. The request is specific and well-researched, and it’s clear the writer wants to contribute to future public health improvements by learning from past shortcomings. And one recommendation is adding a brief, personal statement about why this topic matters to you could make the request feel even more relatable and heartfelt.
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