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

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

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‍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

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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.”

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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

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Training Cancellation, Refunds, and Transfers Policy

To ensure the highest quality training experience, PrivacyWorks applies the below policy for all live training and IAPP training sessions.

If you wish to cancel your registration:

• This request must be received in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the training date to receive a full refund of any fees paid or to transfer your registration to a future training session.

• Cancellations requests received in writing less than thirty (30) days prior to the training date may be transferred to another participant or future training session (subject to availability), at no additional cost. Alternatively, these cancellations may be subject to a cancellation fee, be non‑refundable, or transferrable at PrivacyWorks’ discretion.

PrivacyWorks reserves the right to cancel a training session at its discretion, including where the minimum number of participant registrations required for the session is not met or for any other operational, scheduling, or unforeseen reason.

In the event that PrivacyWorks cancels a training session, PrivacyWorks will provide registered participants with at least thirty (30) days' written notice prior to the scheduled training date, unless circumstances beyond its reasonable control make such notice impracticable.

Upon cancellation, registered participants will have the option to:

• Receive a full refund of all fees paid for the cancelled training session; or

• Transfer their registration to a future training session, subject to availability.

PrivacyWorks is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by participants (e.g., travel, accommodation, or other costs).

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Changes to Program

PrivacyWorks reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to the training program, including changes to speakers, venue, or schedule, if necessary.

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