Browse privacy decisions from Federal (Canada) — with AI-generated plain-language summaries for every ruling.
The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following my final report..
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..
The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date of the final report..
OIC order issued to Transport Canada.
The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a final response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..
The OIC 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..
The OIC 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..
The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than August 29, 2025..
OIC order issued to National Defence.
The OIC 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..
The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a final response no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report..
The complainant alleged that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) did not conduct a reasonable search for records in response to an access request for specific categories of records held by a subject matter expert. Following the investigation, the CRA conducted additional searches and confirmed that further responsive records exist. The Commissioner ordered the CRA to process these additional records and provide a new response within 60 business days.
The complainant alleged that Canada Post improperly withheld records concerning decisions to change mailing services in Iqaluit, citing personal information, trade secrets, and advice/deliberation exemptions. The complainant also questioned the thoroughness of Canada Post's search for records. The Information Commissioner found that Canada Post failed to justify withholding records under subsection 18.1(1) and did not demonstrate a reasonable search was conducted. Consequently, the Commissioner ordered Canada Post to disclose specific information and conduct a new search.
The complainant alleged that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) did not conduct a reasonable search for records in response to an access request for correspondence related to specific topics. The CRA initially provided some records and explained why others were not retrieved. However, during the investigation, the CRA conducted additional searches and confirmed that further responsive records exist. The Information Commissioner found the complaint well-founded.
The OIC 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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