Federal (Canada)Office of the Information Commissioner of CanadaAccess to Information Act2022 OIC 27Discontinued
5819-02602 — A federal institution
Organization: A federal institution
Decision: Jun 22, 2022Published: Jun 22, 2022
Plain-Language Summary
The Information Commissioner of Canada gave notice that she ceased to investigate a complaint. The Commissioner determined the complaint was trivial, as the complainant wished to pursue the matter as a point of principle, despite the issue having already been settled and showing a seeming lack of interest in obtaining the records.
Key Issues
- Whether the complaint was trivial, frivolous, or vexatious under subsection 30(4)(a) of the ATIA.
Outcome
Investigation discontinued
Reasoning
The Commissioner determined that the complaint was trivial because the matter had been settled and the complainant wished to pursue it solely as a point of principle, indicating a lack of interest in obtaining the records.
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Decision Notes
Statutory provisions cited
- s.30(5) ATIA
- s.30(4)(a) ATIA
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