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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActSystemic Investigation

Interference with Access to Information: Part 2

Organization: Public Works and Government Services Canada
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Plain-language brief

The Information Commissioner initiated a systemic investigation under section 39 of the Access to Information Act into Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). The investigation focused on the processing of eight access to information or consultation requests received by PWGSC between July 22, 2008, and January 19, 2010. The primary concern was the possibility of interference in the processing of these requests. This report, titled "Interference with Access to Information: Part 2," details the Commissioner's findings regarding the alleged interference. The investigation aimed to determine if the institution's handling of these requests was appropriate or if there were instances of improper influence or obstruction.

Key issues
  1. 1Whether there was interference in the processing of access to information requests at Public Works and Government Services Canada
  2. 2Whether Public Works and Government Services Canada properly processed eight specific access to information or consultation requests
Outcome breakdownFavours: Neither
  • Systemic investigation: Investigation initiated into processing of requests
  • Alleged interference: Investigation conducted into improper influence
  • Processing of requests: Investigation focused on appropriateness of handling
Outcome

Systemic investigation findings reported

Reasoning

The Information Commissioner conducted a self-initiated investigation under section 39 of the Access to Information Act to examine potential interference in the processing of access to information requests at Public Works and Government Services Canada.

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Statutes considered
  • s.39 ATIA

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