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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 24, 20245823-00755Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5823-00755

The Information Commissioner 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, 5823-00755

Jan 24, 20245823-00755

The Information Commissioner 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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Jan 24, 20245822-03541Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Department of Justice Canada, 5822-03541

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report.

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

Department of Justice Canada, 5822-03541

Jan 24, 20245822-03541

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 22, 20245822-05357Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5822-05357

The Information Commissioner ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than June 30, 2024.

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

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5822-05357

Jan 22, 20245822-05357

The Information Commissioner ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than June 30, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 22, 20245823-00244Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5823-00244

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of this report.

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

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5823-00244

Jan 22, 20245823-00244

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of this report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 22, 20245823-01273Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-01273

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide the complainant with a complete response to the access request no later than April 30, 2024.

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

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-01273

Jan 22, 20245823-01273

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide the complainant with a complete response to the access request no later than April 30, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 22, 20245822-03511Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5822-03511

The Information Commissioner ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5822-03511

Jan 22, 20245822-03511

The Information Commissioner ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Jan 17, 20245822-06528Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5822-06528 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

The complainant alleged that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to the Wood Mountain (Lakota) First Nation's land claim from 2000 to 2020. Initially, CIRNAC provided records only from 2017 onwards, claiming no earlier records could be located. The OIC's investigation highlighted the absence of records from key periods, specifically 2009-2012 when the claim was first submitted and rejected, and 2014-2016 when the First Nation filed with the Specific Claims Tribunal. After the OIC's persistent questioning and research, CIRNAC conducted subsequent searches and located additional responsive records. The Information Commissioner concluded that CIRNAC had not conducted a reasonable search and ordered the institution to retrieve and process all newly identified records and issue a new response to the complainant.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5822-06528 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Jan 17, 20245822-06528
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to the Wood Mountain (Lakota) First Nation's land claim from 2000 to 2020. Initially, CIRNAC provided records only from 2017 onwards, claiming no earlier records could be located. The OIC's investigation highlighted the absence of records from key periods, specifically 2009-2012 when the claim was first submitted and rejected, and 2014-2016 when the First Nation filed with the Specific Claims Tribunal. After the OIC's persistent questioning and research, CIRNAC conducted subsequent searches and located additional responsive records. The Information Commissioner concluded that CIRNAC had not conducted a reasonable search and ordered the institution to retrieve and process all newly identified records and issue a new response to the complainant.

Key Issues
  • Whether Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada conducted a reasonable search for records
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 17, 20245822-04962Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-04962

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on or before May 31, 2024.

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

Privy Council Office, 5822-04962

Jan 17, 20245822-04962

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on or before May 31, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 9, 20245822-04963Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-04963

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Privy Council Office, 5822-04963

Jan 9, 20245822-04963

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Jan 9, 20245822-05400Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-05400

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Privy Council Office, 5822-05400

Jan 9, 20245822-05400

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Jan 8, 20245820-03533Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03533

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03533

Jan 8, 20245820-03533

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Jan 8, 20245820-03535Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03535

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03535

Jan 8, 20245820-03535

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Jan 8, 20245820-03536Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03536

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03536

Jan 8, 20245820-03536

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Jan 8, 20245820-03537Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03537

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03537

Jan 8, 20245820-03537

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Jan 8, 20245821-06791Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-06791

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by March 22, 2024.

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

Privy Council Office, 5821-06791

Jan 8, 20245821-06791

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by March 22, 2024.