Library and Archives Canada (Re), 2023 OIC 24
The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) took an unreasonable amount of time to grant a time extension for an access to information request. The request was for records related to access requests concerning 'Project Anecdote'. LAC claimed a 1,095-day extension under paragraphs 9(1)(a) and (b) of the Act, pushing the response deadline to June 20, 2025. The Information Commissioner found that LAC met all the requirements for this extension, deeming it valid.
- Reasonableness of time extension claimed by institution under subsection 9(1)
- Whether institution met the requirements of paragraphs 9(1)(a) and (b) for the extension
Complaint not well founded
The Commissioner found that Library and Archives Canada demonstrated that it met all the requirements of paragraphs 9(1)(a) and (b) of the Act, making the claimed 1,095-day extension valid.
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- s.9(1) ATIA
- s.30(1)(c) ATIA
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