This interpretation bulletin outlines the factors for determining whether the economic and other related interests exemption applies to a record, as set out in section 18(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 11 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This document explains the specific criteria to be met to establish that a record is exempt because of the economic value of the information to the government