5821-03817 — Privy Council Office and Global Affairs Canada and Department of National Defence
The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) did not conduct a reasonable search for records concerning minutes of the Joint Intelligence Committee between November 1, 1957, and December 31, 1958. The Information Commissioner found that PCO's initial search was not reasonable. PCO conducted a new search during the investigation and found additional records. The Commissioner ordered PCO to complete the retrieval and processing of all responsive records and provide a supplementary response by November 22, 2024. PCO has indicated it will implement the order.
- Reasonableness of the search conducted by the institution
- Completion of record retrieval and processing
Complaint well founded — Disclosure ordered
The Commissioner found that the initial search conducted by the Privy Council Office was not reasonable, as additional responsive records were found during the investigation. The institution agreed to conduct a new search and process the records, and the Commissioner issued orders to ensure completion.
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The Privy Council Office was ordered to complete the retrieval and processing of all responsive records, provide a supplementary response to the complainant by November 22, 2024, and grant access to the records unless exemptions apply.
- s.30(1)(a) ATIA
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