i also got the denial on the freedom of information request from the province yesterday. the guy on the phone said he couldn't find the file; they sent it back to me, without cashing the check.

so, to recap:

1) the feds can't get the information because it's presented by a provincial institution.
2) the province denied the request, claiming i need to work through the police.
3) the police are prohibited by law from providing the information i want. this is recent.

i am going to send all of this information to the feds, so they can see the situation that is unfolding. but, i will need to file the appeal through the provincial fippa act - which is the actual reason i made the request.