ATIA Training for ATI Practitioners | Edmonton, Alberta | Tuesday, September 22, 2026

September 22, 2026

PrivacyWorks is hosting a series of ATI Practitioners workshops designed specifically for professionals who receive and manage ATI requests. This is a one‑day workshop. These sessions go beyond theory. They provide practitioners with tools and practical hands-on experience to apply concepts in real world situations. By participating in these sessions, practitioners will be better equipped to interpret access requests, apply exemptions and exclusions appropriately, and make sound decisions when handling information requests. This practical approach helps build confidence, reinforces accountability, and supports a culture of transparency.

CA$ 700.00 CAD

(including 5% GST)

CA$ 850.00 CAD

(including 5% GST)
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Who should attend?

This event is designed for ATI practitioners, including:

  • ATI analysts, advisors, specialists and coordinators who directly receive, process, review, and recommend disclosure decisions on access requests
  • Managers, delegates and program leads with statutory or operational responsibilities

Whether you are new to the role or highly experienced, this session is designed to meet you where you are.

What you’ll learn

By the end of the training, participants will:

  • Understand the purpose and scope of the Access to Information Act (Alberta)
  • Gain confidence to manage the life cycle of a request, from intake to response, and exercise discretion fairly and consistently
  • Apply effective intake practices and learn best practices for conducting thorough and defensible record searches
  • Learn how to evaluate whether fees are applicable and reasonable  
  • Strengthen their ability to assess and appropriately apply exceptions to disclosure
  • Build confidence to articulate clear, evidence-based rationales for disclosure recommendations, including assessment of potential harm

Why attend?

✔️ Practical, plain-language guidance you can use immediately

✔️ Interactive sessions with real-world examples

✔️ Small-group format that encourages discussion and peer learning

✔️ Direct access to PrivacyWorks’ and access to information experts

✔️ Dedicated networking time with other ATI practitioners

Testimonials

“Christine’s training was clear and concise.”

“Excellent case examples and pacing. It struck the right balance too in audience participation with enough interaction throughout to keep people engaged.”

“I really like how Christine paired concepts with actionable items, such as how to help applicants narrow the scope of their request so that we can respond to their request meaningfully.”

Registration includes:

  • Full-day interactive training and networking
  • Catered lunch, coffee, and refreshments  
  • Networking break snacks and refreshments  
  • PrivacyWorks swag bag
  • Preferred hotel rates at Sandman