lighty_j said:
Yes, I did. Like, 5 times already. Always received them within a month. Never paid ANYTHING. And yes, I am in Canada.
You don't pay the $5 because you are requesting the wrong information
You should request the Access to information act
Directly from ATIP website.
Personal information is usually requested under the Privacy Act.
There are no fees charged for request made under the Privacy Act.
The purpose of the Privacy Act is to protect the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information about themselves where it is held by a government institution and to provide individuals with the right to access such information.
Note: Personal information which belongs to an individual who is not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or currently living in Canada must be requested under the Access to Information Act.
All government records (which include corporate documents and personal information) may be requested under the Access to Information Act.
The application fee for request made under that Access to Information Act is $5.00 and processing fees may also be charged under some circumstances.
The purpose of the Access to Information Act is to provide a right of access to records under the control of a government institution to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or any individual or corporation present in Canada.