If a municipality receives a complaint about an individual, for example, a census taker or bylaw enforcement officer, would the municipality release the name of the complainant to the individual?
• In these situations, it may be necessary to disclose the name of a complainant so that the matter can be resolved. For example, a supervisor cannot investigate a complaint against an employee without describing the complaint to the employee. Even if the name of the complainant is not released, the circumstances identify the complainant. • In such situations, the complainant should be advised that, in order to resolve the situation, it may be necessary to disclose their name or other identifying information.
