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Federal (Canada) privacy & access decisions

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 ActWell-founded

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Sep 6, 20245823-02013Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5823-02013 — Indigenous Services Canada

Indigenous Services Canada

The complainant alleged that Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) took an unreasonable extension of time to respond to an access request for permits, contracts, modifications, letters, and violation notices sent to G&R Recyclage in Kanasatake, as well as internal correspondence about the company since 2014. ISC had initially extended the response period by 210 days, making the deadline January 19, 2024, but failed to respond by that date. The investigation revealed that ISC was processing over 17,000 pages of records, with 9,000 pages already reviewed, and required consultations with third parties. The Information Commissioner found that the suggested response date of December 12, 2024, was reasonable given the volume and complexity of records and the need for third-party consultations. The Commissioner ordered ISC to issue required third-party notices by October 1, 2024, and provide a complete response by December 12, 2024. ISC agreed to implement the order. The complaint was found to be well founded.

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

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Sep 6, 20245823-02069Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5823-02069

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by September 30, 2024.

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

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Sep 6, 20245823-00986Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-00986

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

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Sep 6, 20245823-03544Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-03544

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of this report.

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

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Sep 6, 20245823-03562Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5823-03562

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office 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)

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Sep 5, 20245823-01421Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Correctional Service Canada, 5823-01421

The Information Commissioner ordered Correctional Service Canada 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)

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Aug 30, 20245823-02912Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-02912

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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Aug 30, 20245824-00809Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, 5824-00809

The Information Commissioner ordered Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to provide interim responses as soon as possible; and a complete response to the access request no later than November 15, 2024.

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

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Aug 28, 20245823-02275Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Correctional Service Canada, 5823-02275

The Information Commissioner ordered Correctional Service Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than November 4, 2024.

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

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Aug 28, 20245823-03804Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5823-03804

The Information Commissioner ordered Communications Security Establishment Canada 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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Aug 26, 20245824-00228Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Employment and Social Development Canada, 5824-00228

The Information Commissioner ordered Employment and Social Development 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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Aug 23, 20245823-03727Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-03727

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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Aug 23, 20245823-03387Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-03387

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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Aug 23, 20245823-03499Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-03499

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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Aug 23, 20245823-04629Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-04629

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.

How outcomes work

Federal rulings come from two regulators with different statutory authority — outcome filters cover both.

OIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding) — Since June 2019 (Bill C-58) the Information Commissioner can issue binding orders requiring disclosure or reconsideration. Enforceable after 31/41 business days unless reviewed by the Federal Court (s.41).

Well-Founded — finding that the complaint is well-founded. For OIC: ATIA s.37(1)(a) finding (may be paired with a s.36.1 order). For OPC: Privacy Act s.35(1) / PIPEDA s.13(1) advisory finding — recommendations only, no binding order-making power.

Not Well-Founded — no contravention found.

s.6.1 Application— the OIC's response to a head's application for authorization to refuse a frivolous, vexatious, or bad-faith access request. Granted = institution may refuse; Denied = institution must respond.

Settled / Resolved / Early-resolved — OPC matter resolved during or before formal findings without a contravention finding.

Declined to investigate / No jurisdiction — Procedural close (Privacy Act s.34, PIPEDA discretion, or scope outside the Acts).

References: ATIA s.36.1 · OPC disposition definitions

About this archive

Condita Research archives Canadian privacy decisions from federal, provincial, and territorial commissioners. Each decision includes an AI-generated plain-language summary. Always verify against the official source document.