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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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Dec 4, 20245824-00549Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00549

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 31, 2025.

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

National Defence, 5824-00549

Dec 4, 20245824-00549

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 31, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 3, 20245824-00398Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00398

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-00398

Dec 3, 20245824-00398

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Dec 3, 20245824-00424Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00424

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-00424

Dec 3, 20245824-00424

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Dec 3, 20245823-02880Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5823-02880

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following receipt of the final report.

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

Health Canada, 5823-02880

Dec 3, 20245823-02880

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01561Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01561

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, 5824-01561

Dec 2, 20245824-01561

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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Dec 2, 20245824-01692Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01692

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-01692

Dec 2, 20245824-01692

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01671Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01671

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-01671

Dec 2, 20245824-01671

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01737Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01737

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-01737

Dec 2, 20245824-01737

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Dec 2, 20245824-00761Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, 5824-00761

The Information Commissioner ordered Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to 1. Provide an interim response to the complainant with all records not requiring CBSA consultation by January 30, 2025;

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

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, 5824-00761

Dec 2, 20245824-00761

The Information Commissioner ordered Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to 1. Provide an interim response to the complainant with all records not requiring CBSA consultation by January 30, 2025;

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01690Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01690

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-01690

Dec 2, 20245824-01690

The Information Commissioner 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 Acts.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)
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Dec 1, 20242024 OIC 77Indexed May 13, 2026

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2024 OIC 77

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An institution applied for approval to decline an access request, arguing it was an abuse of the right to access information. The request sought millions of pages of complex procurement records dating back to 2011. The Commissioner found the request was indeed an abuse of the right of access due to its excessive breadth and the significant burden it would place on the institution's resources, potentially hindering other requesters' access rights. The Commissioner granted the institution's application to decline to act on the request.

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Access to Information Acts.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2024 OIC 77

Dec 1, 20242024 OIC 77
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

An institution applied for approval to decline an access request, arguing it was an abuse of the right to access information. The request sought millions of pages of complex procurement records dating back to 2011. The Commissioner found the request was indeed an abuse of the right of access due to its excessive breadth and the significant burden it would place on the institution's resources, potentially hindering other requesters' access rights. The Commissioner granted the institution's application to decline to act on the request.

Key Issues
  • Whether the access request constituted an abuse of the right to make a request under section 6.1 of the ATIA.
  • Whether the institution made reasonable efforts to assist the requester in clarifying or narrowing the request.
  • Whether the estimated volume of records and complexity would overburden the institution's resources and impact other requesters' rights of access.
  • The timeliness of the institution's application for approval to decline to act.
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 29, 20245824-00782Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5824-00782

OIC order issued to Transport Canada.

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

Transport Canada, 5824-00782

Nov 29, 20245824-00782

OIC order issued to Transport Canada.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 29, 20245823-04793Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-04793

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 7, 2025.

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

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-04793

Nov 29, 20245823-04793

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 7, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 28, 20245823-03724Indexed May 4, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-03724

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following receipt of my report.

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

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-03724

Nov 28, 20245823-03724

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following receipt of my report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 28, 20245824-00397Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00397

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 30, 2024.

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

National Defence, 5824-00397

Nov 28, 20245824-00397

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 30, 2024.