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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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Sep 7, 20235819-03716Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03716

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03716

Sep 7, 20235819-03716

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-03709Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03709

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03709

Sep 7, 20235819-03709

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-04405Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04405

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04405

Sep 7, 20235819-04405

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-03719Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03719

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03719

Sep 7, 20235819-03719

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-04412Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04412

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04412

Sep 7, 20235819-04412

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-03721Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03721

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03721

Sep 7, 20235819-03721

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-03715Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03715

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03715

Sep 7, 20235819-03715

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-03707Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03707

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03707

Sep 7, 20235819-03707

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-04411Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04411

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04411

Sep 7, 20235819-04411

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-03706Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03706

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03706

Sep 7, 20235819-03706

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 7, 20235819-03717Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03717

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03717

Sep 7, 20235819-03717

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 6, 20235821-02666Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canadian Heritage, 5821-02666

The Information Commissioner ordered Canadian Heritage to provide a complete response to the access request, as modified by the complainant during the investigation, no later than June 30, 2024.

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

Canadian Heritage, 5821-02666

Sep 6, 20235821-02666

The Information Commissioner ordered Canadian Heritage to provide a complete response to the access request, as modified by the complainant during the investigation, no later than June 30, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 6, 20235822-04128Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5822-04128

The Information Commissioner ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response to the request no later than November 3, 2023.

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5822-04128

Sep 6, 20235822-04128

The Information Commissioner ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response to the request no later than November 3, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Aug 31, 20235822-03285Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5822-03285 — Public Health Agency of Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada

The complainant alleged that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to the fee schedule or dispersal of payments to provinces and territories under the Budget Implementation Act, 2021. During the investigation, the OIC requested information from PHAC regarding its search parameters and program areas involved. In response, PHAC re-tasked its program areas, which led to the retrieval of approximately 104 additional responsive pages. Although PHAC initially failed to conduct a reasonable search, the subsequent efforts satisfied the Commissioner that a reasonable search had ultimately been performed. The Commissioner ordered PHAC to complete the retrieval and processing of these newly identified records and issue a new response to the complainant within 60 days. PHAC agreed to implement the order.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5822-03285 — Public Health Agency of Canada

Aug 31, 20235822-03285
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to the fee schedule or dispersal of payments to provinces and territories under the Budget Implementation Act, 2021. During the investigation, the OIC requested information from PHAC regarding its search parameters and program areas involved. In response, PHAC re-tasked its program areas, which led to the retrieval of approximately 104 additional responsive pages. Although PHAC initially failed to conduct a reasonable search, the subsequent efforts satisfied the Commissioner that a reasonable search had ultimately been performed. The Commissioner ordered PHAC to complete the retrieval and processing of these newly identified records and issue a new response to the complainant within 60 days. PHAC agreed to implement the order.

Key Issues
  • Whether the institution conducted a reasonable search for records
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Aug 30, 20235822-06626Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-06626

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5822-06626

Aug 30, 20235822-06626

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.