Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner. Guide to LA FOIP, Chapter3, Access to Records. Updated 5 May 2023. 87 Subsection 8(2)(a) – LA FOIP Regulations Waiver of fees 8(1) For the purposes of subsection 9(5) of the Act, the following circumstances are prescribed as circumstances in which a head may waive payment of fees: … (b) with respect to the fees set out in subsections 5(2) to 5(4), if payment of the prescribed fees will cause a substantial financial hardship for the applicant and, in the opinion of the head, giving access to the record is in the public interest; … (2) For the purposes of clause 1(b) 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 the 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 individuals or families 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 8(2)(b) – LA FOIP Regulations Waiver of fees 8(1) For the purposes of subsection 9(5) of the Act, the following circumstances are prescribed as circumstances in which a head may waive payment of fees: …
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