Access to Information Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. A-1)

Marginal note:Third party may apply for review

• 44 (1) Any third party to whom the head of a government institution is required under paragraph 28(1)(b) to give notice of a decision to disclose a record or a part of a record under this Part may, within 20 days after the notice is given, apply to the Court for a review of the matter.

• Marginal note:Notice to person who requested record

  (2) The head of a government institution who has given notice under paragraph 28(1)(b) that a record requested under this Part or a part of such a record will be disclosed shall, on being given notice of an application made under subsection (1) in respect of the disclosure, give written notice of the application to the person who requested access to the record.

• Marginal note:Person who requested access may appear as party

  (3) Any person who has been given notice of an application for a review under subsection (2) may appear as a party to the review.