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Federal (Canada) Privacy Decisions

Browse privacy decisions from Federal (Canada) — with AI-generated plain-language summaries for every ruling.

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 9, 20255822-05376· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-05376

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request forthwith..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-05376

Jul 9, 20255822-05376

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request forthwith..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 8, 20255824-04738· Indexed May 4, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5824-04738

The OIC ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada 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)

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5824-04738

Jul 8, 20255824-04738

The OIC ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada 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 ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 8, 20255824-04336· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5824-04336

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5824-04336

Jul 8, 20255824-04336

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada 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 ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 8, 20255824-04440· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5824-04440

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..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5824-04440

Jul 8, 20255824-04440

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..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 8, 20255824-02743· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-02743

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..

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

National Defence, 5824-02743

Jul 8, 20255824-02743

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..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 8, 20255824-04559· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-04559

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..

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

National Defence, 5824-04559

Jul 8, 20255824-04559

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..

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

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 5824-04722

Jul 8, 20255824-04722

The OIC ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide regular interim responses, and a final response forthwith..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 7, 20255824-03298· Indexed May 7, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-03298

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office 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)

Privy Council Office, 5824-03298

Jul 7, 20255824-03298

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office 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 ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 7, 20255824-01543· Indexed May 4, 2026

Women and Gender Equality Canada, 5824-01543

The OIC ordered Women and Gender Equality 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)

Women and Gender Equality Canada, 5824-01543

Jul 7, 20255824-01543

The OIC ordered Women and Gender Equality 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 ActWell-founded
Jul 7, 20255822-03263· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

5822-03263 — Trans Mountain Corporation

Trans Mountain Corporation

The complainant alleged that Trans Mountain Corporation (TMC) improperly withheld records related to the initial application and approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline in the early 1950s. TMC failed to identify specific withheld information or demonstrate how it met exemption criteria under the Access to Information Act. TMC also failed to justify refusing to provide a copy of the records. The Information Commissioner found the complaint well-founded and ordered TMC to disclose the records.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5822-03263 — Trans Mountain Corporation

Jul 7, 20255822-03263
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Trans Mountain Corporation (TMC) improperly withheld records related to the initial application and approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline in the early 1950s. TMC failed to identify specific withheld information or demonstrate how it met exemption criteria under the Access to Information Act. TMC also failed to justify refusing to provide a copy of the records. The Information Commissioner found the complaint well-founded and ordered TMC to disclose the records.

Key Issues
  • TMC's failure to identify specific withheld information.
  • TMC's failure to establish that exemptions applied to the withheld information.
  • TMC's failure to justify refusing to provide a copy of the records.
  • The age of the records and lack of demonstrable safety threat.
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
Jul 7, 20255824-03298· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

5824-03298 — Privy Council Office

Privy Council Office

The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to respond to an access request for historical assessments on Russia and former Soviet Union countries within the extended deadline. The Information Commissioner found that PCO's delay was unacceptable, particularly their lengthy consultation process and the excessive time allocated for internal review. The Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a response within 60 business days and recommended a review of their internal processes.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5824-03298 — Privy Council Office

Jul 7, 20255824-03298
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to respond to an access request for historical assessments on Russia and former Soviet Union countries within the extended deadline. The Information Commissioner found that PCO's delay was unacceptable, particularly their lengthy consultation process and the excessive time allocated for internal review. The Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a response within 60 business days and recommended a review of their internal processes.

Key Issues
  • Failure to respond within the statutory time limits
  • Unjustified extension of time for processing access requests
  • Inefficiency in internal consultation and approval processes
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 7, 20255824-04537· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-04537

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.

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

National Defence, 5824-04537

Jul 7, 20255824-04537

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 7, 20255824-04515· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-04515

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days after the date of the final report..

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

National Defence, 5824-04515

Jul 7, 20255824-04515

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days after the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 7, 20255824-01710· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01710

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office 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)

Privy Council Office, 5824-01710

Jul 7, 20255824-01710

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office 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 ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jul 7, 20255824-04529· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-04529

OIC order issued to National Defence.

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

National Defence, 5824-04529

Jul 7, 20255824-04529

OIC order issued to National Defence.