Guide to FOIP-Chapter 3

Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner. Guide to FOIP, Chapter 3, Access to Records. Updated 5 May 2023. 85 Subsection 9(2) of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Regulations provides that substantial financial hardship for an applicant includes the enumerated list in the subsections below. Subsection 9(2)(a) - FOIP Regulations Waiver of fees 9(2) For the purposes of clause 9(1)(a), substantial financial hardship includes circumstances in which the applicant: (a) is receiving assistance pursuant to The Saskatchewan Assistance Act as an individual or as part of a family unit; Substantial financial hardship includes applicants that are receiving assistance under The Saskatchewan Assistance Act. This includes assistance as an individual or as part of a family unit. Some individuals or families may continue to be on the Saskatchewan Assistance Program (SAP), while others may be on Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS). Both support individuals and families who cannot meet their basic living costs. The Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability Program (SAID) is for individuals experiencing significant and enduring disabilities. These programs are for families and individuals who, for various reasons – including disability, illness, low income or unemployment – cannot meet their basic living costs. For more on these programs see Saskatchewan Financial Support Programs. Subsection 9(2)(b) - FOIP Regulations Waiver of fees 9(2) For the purposes of clause 9(1)(a), substantial financial hardship includes circumstances in which the applicant: … (b) is receiving assistance pursuant to The Training Allowance Regulations; or Substantial financial hardship includes applicants that are receiving assistance under The Training Allowance Regulations.

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