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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 4, 20255824-02684Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-02684

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.

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

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-02684

Jun 4, 20255824-02684

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 4, 20255824-03225Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5824-03225

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Health Canada, 5824-03225

Jun 4, 20255824-03225

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 3, 20255824-02508Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-02508

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-02508

Jun 3, 20255824-02508

The Information Commissioner 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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Jun 2, 20255824-02785Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5824-02785

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Transport Canada, 5824-02785

Jun 2, 20255824-02785

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jun 2, 20255824-02328Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5824-02328

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Transport Canada, 5824-02328

Jun 2, 20255824-02328

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Jun 2, 20255824-02329Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5824-02329 — Transport Canada

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The complainant alleged that Transport Canada failed to respond to an access request within the 30-day statutory period for records related to an Issue Paper on Human External Cargo via Helicopter. The investigation revealed that Transport Canada's Office of Primary Interest (OPI), Safety and Security, missed the initial tasking request for records, causing significant delays. Transport Canada was deemed to have refused access under subsection 10(3) of the Act due to its failure to respond within the statutory timeframe. The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request. Although Transport Canada later advised the complainant that responsive records were being processed under a separate request, the Commissioner determined this did not constitute a "complete response" as it did not provide actual access or a denial with reasons. The Commissioner also recommended that the Minister of Transport develop processes to ensure timely record provision by OPIs and establish performance indicators for senior officials regarding delays. The complaint was found to be well founded.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5824-02329 — Transport Canada

Jun 2, 20255824-02329
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that Transport Canada failed to respond to an access request within the 30-day statutory period for records related to an Issue Paper on Human External Cargo via Helicopter. The investigation revealed that Transport Canada's Office of Primary Interest (OPI), Safety and Security, missed the initial tasking request for records, causing significant delays. Transport Canada was deemed to have refused access under subsection 10(3) of the Act due to its failure to respond within the statutory timeframe. The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request. Although Transport Canada later advised the complainant that responsive records were being processed under a separate request, the Commissioner determined this did not constitute a "complete response" as it did not provide actual access or a denial with reasons. The Commissioner also recommended that the Minister of Transport develop processes to ensure timely record provision by OPIs and establish performance indicators for senior officials regarding delays. The complaint was found to be well founded.

Key Issues
  • Whether Transport Canada responded to the access request within the 30-day period under section 7 of the ATIA
  • Whether Transport Canada's referral to another access request constituted a complete response
  • Whether the delay by the Office of Primary Interest (OPI) was acceptable
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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May 30, 2025A-2024-00404Indexed May 7, 2026

Transport Canada, A-2024-00404

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Transport Canada, A-2024-00404

May 30, 2025A-2024-00404

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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May 30, 2025A-2024-00062Indexed May 4, 2026

Privy Council Office, A-2024-00062

The Information Commissioner 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, A-2024-00062

May 30, 2025A-2024-00062

The Information Commissioner 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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May 29, 2025A-2023-01028Indexed May 4, 2026

Privy Council Office, A-2023-01028

The Information Commissioner 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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Privy Council Office, A-2023-01028

May 29, 2025A-2023-01028

The Information Commissioner 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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May 29, 2025A-2024-00419Indexed May 4, 2026

Transport Canada, A-2024-00419

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Transport Canada, A-2024-00419

May 29, 2025A-2024-00419

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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May 29, 2025A-2024-000986Indexed May 4, 2026

Health Canada, A-2024-000986

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Health Canada, A-2024-000986

May 29, 2025A-2024-000986

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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May 27, 2025A-2023-00781Indexed May 4, 2026

Privy Council Office, A-2023-00781

The Information Commissioner 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, A-2023-00781

May 27, 2025A-2023-00781

The Information Commissioner 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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May 27, 2025A-2023-01029Indexed May 4, 2026

Privy Council Office, A-2023-01029

The Information Commissioner 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, A-2023-01029

May 27, 2025A-2023-01029

The Information Commissioner 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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May 27, 2025A-2023-01058Indexed May 4, 2026

Privy Council Office, A-2023-01058

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

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

Privy Council Office, A-2023-01058

May 27, 2025A-2023-01058

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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May 27, 2025A-2023-00784Indexed May 4, 2026

Privy Council Office, A-2023-00784

The Information Commissioner 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, A-2023-00784

May 27, 2025A-2023-00784

The Information Commissioner 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.