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Whereas the quality of a democracy depends on the direct participation of individuals in the
exercise of their democratic rights and responsibilities; and

Whereas access to government information is necessary for the full democratic participation of
the people of British Columbia in their government, and -

Whereas freedom on information and protection of privacy legislation is essential for the
protection of civil liberties and human rights and therefore the right ot information must be
regarded as fundamental, and without this right, other fundamental rights lose their meaning; and

Whereas information must not only be accessible by individuals but must also be broadly
disseminated to locations convenient for individual use; and

Whereas many different individuals and organizations have indicated their desire for open and
accountable government, and their concern about personal privacy; and

Whereas there is a need for an opportunity to focus on issues related to the extension of freedom
on information and protection of privacy legislation; and

Whereas many different individuals and organizations, including the British Columbia Library
Association, the British Columbia Library Protection Trustees Association, and the British
. Columbia Freedom on Information and Privacy Association, have resolved to support the

enactment of freedom of information and protection of privacy legislation;

Therefore, I, Leonard M. Traboulay, Mayor of the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM the week of April 11th to 17th, 1994 as _

"INFORMATION RIGHTS WEEK" :

in the City of Port Coquitlam.

That the "Port Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw, 1987, No. 2240, Amendment Bylaw, 1993, No. 2753"
be reconsidered, finally passed, and adopted. | oe

That the "Port Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw, 1987, No 2240, Amendment Bylaw, 1994, No. 2870" = | -_
be reconsidered, finally passed, and adopted. | | : ce :