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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 6, 20265825-02530Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-02530

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5825-02530

Jan 6, 20265825-02530

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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 ActWell-founded
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Jan 6, 20265825-01230Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5825-01230 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Department of Justice and Public Services and Procurement Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

The complainant alleged that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) took an unreasonable time extension under subsection 9(1) of the Access to Information Act and improperly processed two requests as one. The request sought an updated Consultation Agreement between Canada and the MNA and related documents. The Information Commissioner found that CIRNAC's 180-day extension for volume and 90-day extension for consultations were unreasonable, particularly noting that a 90-day consultation period for 12 pages with the Department of Justice was not justified. Consequently, CIRNAC was deemed to have refused access. However, the Commissioner found it reasonable for CIRNAC to treat the request as a single one, given the way it was submitted. The complaint was deemed well-founded, and CIRNAC was ordered to provide a complete response within 36 business days.

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5825-01230 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Department of Justice and Public Services and Procurement Canada

Jan 6, 20265825-01230
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) took an unreasonable time extension under subsection 9(1) of the Access to Information Act and improperly processed two requests as one. The request sought an updated Consultation Agreement between Canada and the MNA and related documents. The Information Commissioner found that CIRNAC's 180-day extension for volume and 90-day extension for consultations were unreasonable, particularly noting that a 90-day consultation period for 12 pages with the Department of Justice was not justified. Consequently, CIRNAC was deemed to have refused access. However, the Commissioner found it reasonable for CIRNAC to treat the request as a single one, given the way it was submitted. The complaint was deemed well-founded, and CIRNAC was ordered to provide a complete response within 36 business days.

Key Issues
  • Whether the 180-day extension under s.9(1)(a) ATIA for volume was reasonable
  • Whether the 90-day extension under s.9(1)(b) ATIA for consultations was reasonable
  • Whether the 30-day extension under s.9(1)(c) ATIA was reasonable
  • Whether CIRNAC improperly processed two requests as one
  • Whether CIRNAC was deemed to have refused access under s.10(3) ATIA
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 5, 20265825-01410Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-01410

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, 5825-01410

Jan 5, 20265825-01410

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 5, 20265825-01339Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-01339

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, 5825-01339

Jan 5, 20265825-01339

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 5, 20265825-01332Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-01332

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, 5825-01332

Jan 5, 20265825-01332

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 5, 20265825-01335Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-01335

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, 5825-01335

Jan 5, 20265825-01335

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 5, 20265825-01336Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-01336

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, 5825-01336

Jan 5, 20265825-01336

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 2, 20265825-02599Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Veterans Affairs Canada, 5825-02599

The Information Commissioner ordered Veterans Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 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)

Veterans Affairs Canada, 5825-02599

Jan 2, 20265825-02599

The Information Commissioner ordered Veterans Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 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 2, 20265825-01337Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-01337

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 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, 5825-01337

Jan 2, 20265825-01337

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 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 2, 20265824-02456Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-02456

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada 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)

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-02456

Jan 2, 20265824-02456

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada 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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Dec 30, 20255825-01748Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-01748

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5825-01748

Dec 30, 20255825-01748

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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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Dec 30, 20255825-01941Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-01941

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5825-01941

Dec 30, 20255825-01941

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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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Dec 29, 20255825-01516Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5825-01516

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 31, 2026.

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

Health Canada, 5825-01516

Dec 29, 20255825-01516

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 31, 2026.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 29, 20255825-02848Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-02848

The Information Commissioner ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern 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)

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-02848

Dec 29, 20255825-02848

The Information Commissioner ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs 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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Dec 29, 20255825-01678Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-01678

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5825-01678

Dec 29, 20255825-01678

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report.