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Browse privacy decisions from Federal (Canada) — each with an AI-generated plain-language summary for every ruling.

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01265Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01265

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 29, 2025.

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

Privy Council Office, 5824-01265

Jan 16, 20255824-01265

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 29, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01252Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01252

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 31, 2025

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

Privy Council Office, 5824-01252

Jan 16, 20255824-01252

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 31, 2025

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01387Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Employment and Social Development Canada, 5824-01387

The Information Commissioner ordered Employment and Social Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 90th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Employment and Social Development Canada, 5824-01387

Jan 16, 20255824-01387

The Information Commissioner ordered Employment and Social Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 90th 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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Jan 16, 20255824-01276Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01276

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than February 21, 2025.

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

Privy Council Office, 5824-01276

Jan 16, 20255824-01276

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than February 21, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01544Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01544

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, 5824-01544

Jan 16, 20255824-01544

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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Jan 16, 20255822-06611Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-06611

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than 36

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

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-06611

Jan 16, 20255822-06611

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than 36

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01889Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5824-01889

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

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

Transport Canada, 5824-01889

Jan 16, 20255824-01889

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01277Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01277

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-01277

Jan 16, 20255824-01277

The Information Commissioner 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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255822-02638Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-02638

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to provide a complete response to the access request 36 business days following the date of the

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

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-02638

Jan 16, 20255822-02638

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to provide a complete response to the access request 36 business days following the date of the

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01965Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5824-01965

The Information Commissioner ordered Communications Security Establishment Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than May 30, 2025.

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

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5824-01965

Jan 16, 20255824-01965

The Information Commissioner ordered Communications Security Establishment Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than May 30, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 14, 20255824-02012Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5824-02012

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 21, 2025.

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

Health Canada, 5824-02012

Jan 14, 20255824-02012

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 21, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 14, 20255824-01050Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01050

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 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, 5824-01050

Jan 14, 20255824-01050

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 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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Jan 14, 20255824-02011Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5824-02011

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 21, 2025.

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

Health Canada, 5824-02011

Jan 14, 20255824-02011

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 21, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Jan 13, 20255823-03025Indexed Jun 30, 2026

A-2023-00192 — Indigenous Services Canada

Indigenous Services Canada

The complainant alleged that Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to housing space accommodation guides, space criteria, and occupancy rates for Indigenous communities from 1960 to 1990. Initially, ISC stated no responsive records existed and suggested the complainant contact their archives. The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) questioned this approach, leading ISC to conduct further searches. These subsequent searches, after initial nil results, eventually identified approximately 24,000 pages of potentially relevant records. With the complainant's agreement, the scope of the request was narrowed, resulting in 800 pages of responsive records. The OIC concluded that ISC did not conduct a reasonable search at the time it first processed the request. The Commissioner ordered ISC to complete the retrieval and processing of all responsive records, provide an interim release within 36 business days, and a final response within 60 business days.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

A-2023-00192 — Indigenous Services Canada

Jan 13, 20255823-03025
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to housing space accommodation guides, space criteria, and occupancy rates for Indigenous communities from 1960 to 1990. Initially, ISC stated no responsive records existed and suggested the complainant contact their archives. The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) questioned this approach, leading ISC to conduct further searches. These subsequent searches, after initial nil results, eventually identified approximately 24,000 pages of potentially relevant records. With the complainant's agreement, the scope of the request was narrowed, resulting in 800 pages of responsive records. The OIC concluded that ISC did not conduct a reasonable search at the time it first processed the request. The Commissioner ordered ISC to complete the retrieval and processing of all responsive records, provide an interim release within 36 business days, and a final response within 60 business days.

Key Issues
  • Whether Indigenous Services Canada conducted a reasonable search for records responsive to the access request
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 13, 20255824-00847Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-00847

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada 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)

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-00847

Jan 13, 20255824-00847

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