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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 16, 20245823-00773

National Defence, 5823-00773

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 31, 2024..

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

National Defence, 5823-00773

Sep 16, 20245823-00773

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 31, 2024..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 13, 20245823-02319

Health Canada, 5823-02319

The OIC ordered Health 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)

Health Canada, 5823-02319

Sep 13, 20245823-02319

The OIC ordered Health 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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Sep 13, 20245823-04844

National Defence, 5823-04844

The OIC ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5823-04844

Sep 13, 20245823-04844

The OIC ordered National Defence 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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Sep 13, 20245824-00183

National Defence, 5824-00183

The OIC 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, 5824-00183

Sep 13, 20245824-00183

The OIC 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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Sep 13, 20245824-00081

National Defence, 5824-00081

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, 5824-00081

Sep 13, 20245824-00081

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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Sep 13, 20245823-04839

National Defence, 5823-04839

The OIC ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5823-04839

Sep 13, 20245823-04839

The OIC ordered National Defence 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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Sep 12, 20245823-02321

Health Canada, 5823-02321

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

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

Health Canada, 5823-02321

Sep 12, 20245823-02321

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Sep 12, 2024s

5823-02706, 5823-02707, 5823-02708, 5823-02710, 5823-02711, 5823-02712, 5823-02716, 5823-02717, 5823-02718, 5823-02720, 5823-02721, 5823-03994 and 5823-03998 — Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage

The complainant alleged that Canadian Heritage (PCH) failed to conduct reasonable searches for records concerning registered lobbying communications from 2020-2021. The Information Commissioner found that while the Offices of Primary Interest (OPIs) initially tasked did their jobs, PCH did not involve all OPIs most likely to hold responsive records, specifically the Corporate Secretariat and the Digital and Creative Marketplace Frameworks. The Commissioner ordered PCH to task the relevant OPIs, conduct new searches, and provide access to any additional responsive records.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5823-02706, 5823-02707, 5823-02708, 5823-02710, 5823-02711, 5823-02712, 5823-02716, 5823-02717, 5823-02718, 5823-02720, 5823-02721, 5823-03994 and 5823-03998 — Canadian Heritage

Sep 12, 2024s
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Canadian Heritage (PCH) failed to conduct reasonable searches for records concerning registered lobbying communications from 2020-2021. The Information Commissioner found that while the Offices of Primary Interest (OPIs) initially tasked did their jobs, PCH did not involve all OPIs most likely to hold responsive records, specifically the Corporate Secretariat and the Digital and Creative Marketplace Frameworks. The Commissioner ordered PCH to task the relevant OPIs, conduct new searches, and provide access to any additional responsive records.

Key Issues
  • Reasonableness of searches conducted by the institution.
  • Proper identification and tasking of Offices of Primary Interest (OPIs) to conduct searches.
  • Whether all relevant records were identified and located.
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 11, 20245822-05377

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-05377

The OIC ordered Library and Archives 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-05377

Sep 11, 20245822-05377

The OIC ordered Library and Archives 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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Sep 11, 20245823-04637

National Defence, 5823-04637

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, 5823-04637

Sep 11, 20245823-04637

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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Sep 11, 20245823-04208

Transport Canada, 5823-04208

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

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

Transport Canada, 5823-04208

Sep 11, 20245823-04208

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 9, 20245823-00312

Privy Council Office, 5823-00312

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, 5823-00312

Sep 9, 20245823-00312

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 ActWell-founded
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Sep 9, 20245824-00242

5824-00242 — Privy Council Office

Privy Council Office

The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to respond to an access request within the extended deadline. The request sought records related to committee studies of foreign election interference. The OIC found that PCO did not respond by the required date and is deemed to have refused access. The delay was attributed to the large volume of records and slow consultations. The Information Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a complete response by November 15, 2024, which PCO has committed to doing.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5824-00242 — Privy Council Office

Sep 9, 20245824-00242
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to respond to an access request within the extended deadline. The request sought records related to committee studies of foreign election interference. The OIC found that PCO did not respond by the required date and is deemed to have refused access. The delay was attributed to the large volume of records and slow consultations. The Information Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a complete response by November 15, 2024, which PCO has committed to doing.

Key Issues
  • Failure to respond to an access request within the statutory time limits.
  • Deemed refusal of access due to non-response.
  • Timeliness of consultations with other government departments.
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 9, 20245823-04737

National Defence, 5823-04737

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, 5823-04737

Sep 9, 20245823-04737

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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Sep 6, 20245823-00986

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-00986

The OIC ordered Global Affairs 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)

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-00986

Sep 6, 20245823-00986

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