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Information and privacy investigations

  • GR-3460
  • Series
  • 2006-2009

The series consists of copies of freedom of information requests, or privacy complaints, which resulted in an investigation. The investigations were conducted by the Ministry of Health and in some cases by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC). All files were created by the Information and Privacy office the representing the Ministry of Health (2006-2008) and the Ministry of Health Services (2009).

The files consist of a copy of the original application for records, correspondence between staff and the applicant, correspondence between the ministry and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), submissions to the OIPC, and a copy of the final report. Some files also include photocopies of pages requested by the applicant.

The files in this series were classified as 290-20 in the BC Government Administrative Records Classification System (ARCS). Ministry staff also assigned an additional number that consisted of the year of the investigation followed by a sequential number.

British Columbia. Ministry of Health (2005-2008)

Midwifery policy development records

  • GR-3502
  • Series
  • 1980-2001

The series consists of correspondence, issue papers, briefing notes, and reports from other provinces, and was created between 1980 and 2002. The records document the development of midwifery services in British Columbia. The series also consists of photocopied news files relating to midwifery issues, and correspondence from private citizens voicing their opinions on midwifery. The series also consists of midwifery newsletters. The series includes records that discuss the practice of midwifery in Aboriginal cultures, as well as the BC Reproductive Care Program and various midwifery committees.

The series is covered by ORCS by 25800-30. The series is arranged by issue.

British Columbia. Ministry of Health (1976-2001)

Gender reassignment surgery human rights complaints

  • GR-3981
  • Series
  • 2005

This series consists of human rights complaints related to gender reassignment surgery from 2005. These records were created by the Ministry of Health, and its predecessors, in response to complaints filed with the Human Rights Tribunal.

Records relate to the assessment and decisions regarding requests for Medical Services Plan (MSP) funding for gender reassignment surgery (GRS). Gender reassignment surgery requires pre-authorization for MSP funding. The beneficiary’s physician refers the request to MSP, where the application is assessed by Medical Services Branch staff, the consultant psychiatrist, and the Gender Reassignment Surgical Review Committee, who issues the letter of decision. This includes the resulting human rights tribunal case and actions resulting from the decision.

The series includes records of one case regarding discrimination based on sex resulting from different coverage provided to individuals undergoing male to female, and female to male transitions, as described in the records.

Record types include correspondence, memorandum, reports, briefing notes, copies of complaint, investigation and resolution records, financial records and the decision document of the BC Human Rights Tribunal.

Records are scheduled under Medical Services Plan ORCS (142798) number 41560-30.

British Columbia. Ministry of Health (2005-2008)

Public and preventative health records

  • GR-4020
  • Series
  • 1987 - 2006

The series consists of public and preventative health records relating to the development of programs and policies for the provision of prevention services directed at persons and groups who are at risk for developing a health problem, disease or disorder. These programs are guided by the Health Act (RSBC 1996, c. 179); some programs may also fall under the Health Act Communicable Disease Regulations (BC Regulation 567/98), and the Dentists Act (RSBC 1996, c. 94). This series includes records relating to ensuring best evidence policy and program development and maintenance, community health services issues pertaining to cardiovascular disease, communication disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological and behavioral disorders, nutrition issues, and health prevention and promotion; and health services for mentally challenged adults living in the community. Some of the programs/projects documented in these records include ActNow BC, Dial-a-Dietician, BC heart health project, Pregnancy Outreach program, and Action Schools!. These records were created and received by the Population Health and Wellness Division, Ministry of Health between 1987 and 2006 in BC.

The records are arranged alphabetically by project or program, or by issue or title. Record types include correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing notes, research materials, research data, financial statements, program/project planning materials, drafts, notes, and workshop/outreach materials. These records are classified under section 3 public and preventative health of the Community Health Programs ORCS (schedule 122353), 2011. The files are assigned an alphabetical acronym code and the following ORCS numbers: health promotion and prevention projects, programs, initiatives, and strategies (62330-30); non-communicable disease project and program files (62390-30); nutrition project files (62420-30); nutrition program and initiative files (62420-40); and communication disorder hearing and audition projects (62250-30). The series also includes annual, operational, research, statistical, and other reports (62420-45). Some files have been removed for tobacco litigation. These files are identified on the file list as [removed].

British Columbia. Ministry of Health (1976-2001)