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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 27, 20265825-04451Indexed Jun 1, 2026

National Defence, 5825-04451

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

National Defence, 5825-04451

Mar 27, 20265825-04451

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 27, 20265825-03824Indexed Jun 1, 2026

National Defence, 5825-03824

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

National Defence, 5825-03824

Mar 27, 20265825-03824

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 27, 20265825-02181Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5825-02181

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Canada Revenue Agency, 5825-02181

Mar 27, 20265825-02181

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 27, 20265825-02381Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-02381

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Privy Council Office, 5825-02381

Mar 27, 20265825-02381

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 27, 20265825-04229Indexed Jun 1, 2026

National Defence, 5825-04229

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

National Defence, 5825-04229

Mar 27, 20265825-04229

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Mar 27, 20265823-04320Indexed Jun 30, 2026

Health Canada (Re), 2026 OIC 36

Health Canada

The complainant alleged that Health Canada improperly withheld information related to a COVID-19 Vaccine Periodic Safety Update Report under sections 13(1), 19(1), 20(1)(b), and 20(1)(c) of the Access to Information Act. The Information Commissioner found that Health Canada correctly applied section 13(1) and 19(1) to some information, but failed to reasonably exercise its discretion under section 13(2) for publicly available information. The Commissioner also found that Health Canada and the third party (Pfizer) did not establish that sections 20(1)(b) or 20(1)(c) applied. Consequently, the Commissioner ordered Health Canada to disclose information not covered by sections 13(1) or 19(1), and to re-evaluate the disclosure of section 13(1) information that is publicly available. Health Canada agreed to comply with the order.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

Health Canada (Re), 2026 OIC 36

Mar 27, 20265823-04320
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Health Canada improperly withheld information related to a COVID-19 Vaccine Periodic Safety Update Report under sections 13(1), 19(1), 20(1)(b), and 20(1)(c) of the Access to Information Act. The Information Commissioner found that Health Canada correctly applied section 13(1) and 19(1) to some information, but failed to reasonably exercise its discretion under section 13(2) for publicly available information. The Commissioner also found that Health Canada and the third party (Pfizer) did not establish that sections 20(1)(b) or 20(1)(c) applied. Consequently, the Commissioner ordered Health Canada to disclose information not covered by sections 13(1) or 19(1), and to re-evaluate the disclosure of section 13(1) information that is publicly available. Health Canada agreed to comply with the order.

Key Issues
  • Whether s.13(1) ATIA applied to information obtained from the European Medical Agency (EMA)
  • Whether Health Canada reasonably exercised its discretion under s.13(2) ATIA regarding publicly available information
  • Whether s.19(1) ATIA applied to personal information that could identify individuals
  • Whether Health Canada reasonably exercised its discretion under s.19(2) ATIA
  • Whether s.20(1)(b) ATIA applied to confidential third-party financial, commercial, scientific or technical information
  • Whether s.20(1)(c) ATIA applied to information that could cause financial impact or harm competitive position to a third party
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-02378Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-02378

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than May 22..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Privy Council Office, 5825-02378

Mar 25, 20265825-02378

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than May 22..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-03134Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-03134

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Privy Council Office, 5825-03134

Mar 25, 20265825-03134

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-03049Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-03049

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Privy Council Office, 5825-03049

Mar 25, 20265825-03049

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-03989Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Health Canada, 5825-03989

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Health Canada, 5825-03989

Mar 25, 20265825-03989

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-02379Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-02379

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 day days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Privy Council Office, 5825-02379

Mar 25, 20265825-02379

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 day days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-03984Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Health Canada, 5825-03984

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Health Canada, 5825-03984

Mar 25, 20265825-03984

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-03986Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Health Canada, 5825-03986

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Health Canada, 5825-03986

Mar 25, 20265825-03986

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-03987Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Health Canada, 5825-03987

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Health Canada, 5825-03987

Mar 25, 20265825-03987

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20265825-02380Indexed Jun 1, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-02380

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following the date of the final report..

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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Privy Council Office, 5825-02380

Mar 25, 20265825-02380

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following the date of the final report..