5823-01184 — National Defence
The complainant alleged that National Defence (DND) failed to respond to an access request regarding COVID-19 vaccination mandate accommodations within the statutory time limits. The investigation found that DND missed its extended deadline, leading to a deemed refusal of access. The Commissioner ordered DND to complete the retrieval of all responsive records and provide a response to the request. DND indicated it would comply with the order.
- Failure to respond within statutory time limits
- Deemed refusal of access due to delay
- Responsibility of offices of primary interest for record retrieval
- Undermining of the access to information system credibility
Complaint well founded — disclosure ordered
The investigation determined that National Defence missed the extended deadline for responding to the access request, which constitutes a failure to meet its obligations under the Access to Information Act. The delay was caused by outstanding record retrievals from internal offices.
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The Minister of National Defence was ordered to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report.
- s.7 ATIA
- s.9 ATIA
- s.10(3) ATIA
- s.30(1)(c) ATIA
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