Browse privacy decisions from Federal (Canada) — with AI-generated plain-language summaries for every ruling.
The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..
The complainant alleged that CMHC improperly withheld records regarding mortgage loans insured or sold by Laurentian Bank. CMHC withheld information claiming exemptions related to government financial/commercial information, personal information, and third-party financial/commercial information, and negotiations. The Information Commissioner found that while some information qualified for exemption under subsection 20(1)(b) (third-party information), other withheld information did not meet the exemption's requirements. The Commissioner ordered CMHC to disclose certain information that was not supplied by a third party. CMHC has indicated it will not comply with parts of the order and intends to apply to the Federal Court.
The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than November 17, 2025..
The OIC ordered Department of Justice Canada 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 Indigenous Services Canada 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 Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day 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 after the date of the final report..
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..
The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 6, 2026..
The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than November 15, 2025..
The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada 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 complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..
OIC order issued to National Research Council Canada.
The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..
The complainant alleged that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) improperly withheld records related to the Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency under various sections of the Access to Information Act. The complainant also alleged the RCMP failed to conduct a reasonable search. While the Commissioner found that some information was properly withheld under sections 21(1)(a) and 21(1)(b), the RCMP did not conduct a reasonable search for records. The Commissioner ordered the RCMP to provide a new response and release any additional records found.
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