Privy Council Office (Re), 2026 OIC 22
The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to respond to an access request regarding government communications about the recognition of Yaroslav Hunka in September 2023 by the extended deadline. The OIC found that PCO did not respond by the April 7, 2025, extended due date and was deemed to have refused access. Despite the ongoing processing and consultations, the OIC found the delay unacceptable and ordered PCO to provide a complete response within 36 business days.
- Timeliness of response to access request
- Definition of a 'response' under the ATIA
- Effect of deemed refusal under subsection 10(3)
- Timeliness of implementing OIC order
Complaint well founded — Order issued
The OIC found that the Privy Council Office did not provide a response to the access request by the extended due date, and the subsequent delays in processing and implementing the OIC's order were unacceptable.
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The Clerk of the Privy Council was ordered to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report.
- s. 9(1) ATIA
- s. 10(3) ATIA
- s. 30(1)(a) ATIA
- s. 41(2) ATIA
- s. 43 ATIA
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