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

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255822-06611Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-06611

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than 36

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

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-06611

Jan 16, 20255822-06611

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than 36

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01889Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5824-01889

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report.

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

Transport Canada, 5824-01889

Jan 16, 20255824-01889

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01252Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01252

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 31, 2025

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

Privy Council Office, 5824-01252

Jan 16, 20255824-01252

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 31, 2025

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 16, 20255824-01387Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Employment and Social Development Canada, 5824-01387

The Information Commissioner ordered Employment and Social Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 90th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Employment and Social Development Canada, 5824-01387

Jan 16, 20255824-01387

The Information Commissioner ordered Employment and Social Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 90th 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 16, 20255824-01277Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01277

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-01277

Jan 16, 20255824-01277

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Jan 16, 20255822-02638Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-02638

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to provide a complete response to the access request 36 business days following the date of the

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

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-02638

Jan 16, 20255822-02638

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services Agency to provide a complete response to the access request 36 business days following the date of the

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 14, 20255824-02011Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5824-02011

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 21, 2025.

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

Health Canada, 5824-02011

Jan 14, 20255824-02011

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 21, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 14, 20255824-01050Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01050

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-01050

Jan 14, 20255824-01050

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Jan 14, 20255824-02012Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5824-02012

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 21, 2025.

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

Health Canada, 5824-02012

Jan 14, 20255824-02012

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 21, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 13, 20255824-00847Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-00847

The Information Commissioner ordered Global 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)

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-00847

Jan 13, 20255824-00847

The Information Commissioner ordered Global 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 ActWell-founded
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Jan 13, 20255823-03025Indexed May 13, 2026

A-2023-00192 — Indigenous Services Canada

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The complainant alleged that Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) did not conduct a reasonable search for records concerning housing guides and criteria for Indigenous communities from 1960 to 1990. The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) found the search was initially unreasonable, as ISC failed to retrieve all relevant records. After further searches prompted by the OIC, 800 pages of responsive records were identified. The OIC ordered ISC to release records promptly, with a final response to follow.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

A-2023-00192 — Indigenous Services Canada

Jan 13, 20255823-03025
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) did not conduct a reasonable search for records concerning housing guides and criteria for Indigenous communities from 1960 to 1990. The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) found the search was initially unreasonable, as ISC failed to retrieve all relevant records. After further searches prompted by the OIC, 800 pages of responsive records were identified. The OIC ordered ISC to release records promptly, with a final response to follow.

Key Issues
  • Reasonableness of the search conducted by the institution.
  • Identification and retrieval of all responsive records.
  • Timeliness of interim and final responses to the access request.
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 10, 20255823-01600Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Bank of Canada, 5823-01600

The Information Commissioner ordered Bank of Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than February 14, 2025

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

Bank of Canada, 5823-01600

Jan 10, 20255823-01600

The Information Commissioner ordered Bank of Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than February 14, 2025

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 9, 20255824-01463Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5824-01463

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada 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)

Health Canada, 5824-01463

Jan 9, 20255824-01463

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada 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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Jan 9, 20255823-04745Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5823-04745

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following my final report.

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

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5823-04745

Jan 9, 20255823-04745

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following my final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 8, 20255824-01312Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01312

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, 5824-01312

Jan 8, 20255824-01312

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.