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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Apr 12, 20235822-03849Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5822-03849

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than July 15, 2023.

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

Canada Revenue Agency, 5822-03849

Apr 12, 20235822-03849

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than July 15, 2023.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Apr 7, 20235820-00518Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5820-00518

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but 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)

Transport Canada, 5820-00518

Apr 7, 20235820-00518

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Apr 6, 20235821-01350Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5821-01350 — Transport Canada

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The complainant alleged that Transport Canada improperly withheld information under subsection 19(1) and paragraph 20(1)(b) of the Access to Information Act, related to applications and Minimum Safe Manning Documents for the motor vessel Spirit of Vancouver Island. The complaint regarding subsection 19(1) was later removed from the investigation's scope. During the investigation, Transport Canada also applied paragraph 20(1)(b.1) to one document. The Commissioner found that while portions of one document met the requirements of paragraph 20(1)(b.1), the titles and headings did not. Furthermore, neither Transport Canada nor the third party provided sufficient representations to justify withholding information under paragraph 20(1)(b), except for the titles and headings of the document also claimed under 20(1)(b.1). The Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to disclose all information withheld under paragraphs 20(1)(b) and 20(1)(b.1), with the exception of the main content of page 50, and to disclose the titles and headings on page 50. Transport Canada indicated it would "likely" comply with the order.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5821-01350 — Transport Canada

Apr 6, 20235821-01350
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Transport Canada improperly withheld information under subsection 19(1) and paragraph 20(1)(b) of the Access to Information Act, related to applications and Minimum Safe Manning Documents for the motor vessel Spirit of Vancouver Island. The complaint regarding subsection 19(1) was later removed from the investigation's scope. During the investigation, Transport Canada also applied paragraph 20(1)(b.1) to one document. The Commissioner found that while portions of one document met the requirements of paragraph 20(1)(b.1), the titles and headings did not. Furthermore, neither Transport Canada nor the third party provided sufficient representations to justify withholding information under paragraph 20(1)(b), except for the titles and headings of the document also claimed under 20(1)(b.1). The Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to disclose all information withheld under paragraphs 20(1)(b) and 20(1)(b.1), with the exception of the main content of page 50, and to disclose the titles and headings on page 50. Transport Canada indicated it would "likely" comply with the order.

Key Issues
  • Whether s.19(1) personal information was properly withheld
  • Whether s.20(1)(b) confidential third-party financial, commercial, scientific or technical information was properly withheld
  • Whether s.20(1)(b.1) third-party emergency management plans information was properly withheld
  • Whether the information concerned critical infrastructure information under s.20(1)(b.1)
  • Whether the information was supplied in confidence under s.20(1)(b.1)
  • Whether the information was supplied for the preparation, maintenance, testing or implementation of emergency management plans under s.20(1)(b.1)
  • Whether Transport Canada reasonably exercised its discretion under s.20(5) regarding s.20(1)(b.1)
  • Whether Transport Canada reasonably exercised its discretion under s.20(6) regarding s.20(1)(b.1)
  • Whether the information was financial, commercial, scientific or technical under s.20(1)(b)
  • Whether the information was confidential under s.20(1)(b)
  • Whether the third party supplied the information to a government institution under s.20(1)(b)
  • Whether the third party consistently treated the information as confidential under s.20(1)(b)
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 31, 20235821-03613Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-03613

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, 5821-03613

Mar 31, 20235821-03613

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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Mar 31, 20235820-01106Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5820-01106

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, 5820-01106

Mar 31, 20235820-01106

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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Mar 31, 20235821-06758Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-06758

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, 5821-06758

Mar 31, 20235821-06758

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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Mar 31, 20235822-02634Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-02634

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, 5822-02634

Mar 31, 20235822-02634

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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Mar 29, 20235821-07170Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5821-07170

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport 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)

Transport Canada, 5821-07170

Mar 29, 20235821-07170

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport 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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Mar 29, 20235821-01824Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Correctional Service of Canada, 5821-01824

The Information Commissioner ordered Correctional Service of Canada to Provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than July 31, 2024.

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

Correctional Service of Canada, 5821-01824

Mar 29, 20235821-01824

The Information Commissioner ordered Correctional Service of Canada to Provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than July 31, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 27, 20235822-03075Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-03075

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, 5822-03075

Mar 27, 20235822-03075

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 27, 20235821-06975Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5821-06975

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs 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)

Global Affairs Canada, 5821-06975

Mar 27, 20235821-06975

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs 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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Mar 27, 20235822-03076Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-03076

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, 5822-03076

Mar 27, 20235822-03076

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 27, 20235821-06120Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Correctional Service of Canada, 5821-06120

The Information Commissioner ordered Correctional Service of Canada to Provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than October 31, 2024.

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Correctional Service of Canada, 5821-06120

Mar 27, 20235821-06120

The Information Commissioner ordered Correctional Service of Canada to Provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than October 31, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 22, 20235821-01922Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5821-01922

The Information Commissioner ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to Provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day after the date of the final report.

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

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5821-01922

Mar 22, 20235821-01922

The Information Commissioner ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to Provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day after the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 16, 20235822-04777Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5822-04777

The Information Commissioner ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to Provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 46th business day after receipt of the final report.

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5822-04777

Mar 16, 20235822-04777

The Information Commissioner ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to Provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 46th business day after receipt of the final report.