Parks Canada (Re), 2026 OIC 25
The complainant alleged that Parks Canada failed to respond to an access request within the extended deadline. The request concerned data on human activity and coastal erosion impacts in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, and records related to a park closure decision. Parks Canada cited technical issues, staffing shortages, and third-party consultations as reasons for the delay. The Information Commissioner found the complaint well-founded, ordering Parks Canada to provide a complete response by April 30, 2026.
- Failure to respond within statutory time limits.
- Justification for delays due to technical issues and staffing shortages.
- Balancing third-party consultation requirements with the right to timely access.
Complaint well founded — Disclosure ordered
Parks Canada did not respond to the access request by the extended deadline of October 27, 2025, thus failing its obligation under the Access to Information Act. While acknowledging reasons for delay such as technical issues and the need for third-party consultations, the Commissioner found these did not excuse the excessive delay and ordered a final response by April 30, 2026.
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Parks Canada was ordered to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 30, 2026.
- s.9(1) ATIA
- s.10(3) ATIA
- s.30(1)(a) ATIA
- s.27 ATIA
- s.28 ATIA
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