5821-03023 — Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The complainant alleged that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) failed to respond to an access request within the statutory time limits. CSIS initially claimed a 240-day time extension, which the OIC found to be valid. However, CSIS ultimately failed to respond by the extended deadline, leading to the complainant filing a second complaint. The OIC found the complaint to be well-founded due to CSIS's prolonged delay and failure to provide adequate explanations.
- Failure to respond within statutory time limits
- Validity of claimed time extension
- Deemed refusal of access under subsection 10(3)
- Adequacy of reasons for delay
Complaint well founded — order issued for response
CSIS failed to respond to the access request by the extended statutory deadline, resulting in a deemed refusal of access. The institution's explanations for the extensive delays were found to be inadequate.
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CSIS was ordered to complete the processing of the access request and provide a response within 36 business days.
- s.9(1)(b) ATIA
- s.10(3) ATIA
- s.36.1(1) ATIA
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