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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)
Jan 30, 20265825-00024· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-00024

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-00024

Jan 30, 20265825-00024

The OIC ordered Library and Archives 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)
Jan 28, 20265825-02122· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-02122

The OIC 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..

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

Privy Council Office, 5825-02122

Jan 28, 20265825-02122

The OIC 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)
Jan 28, 20265825-02387· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-02387

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-02387

Jan 28, 20265825-02387

The OIC ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern 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)
Jan 28, 20265825-02123· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-02123

The OIC 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..

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

Privy Council Office, 5825-02123

Jan 28, 20265825-02123

The OIC 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)
Jan 28, 20265825-02529· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Indigenous Services Canada, 5825-02529

The OIC ordered Indigenous Services Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than June 30, 2026..

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

Indigenous Services Canada, 5825-02529

Jan 28, 20265825-02529

The OIC ordered Indigenous Services Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than June 30, 2026..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 27, 20265824-04270· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-04270

The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 90 business days following the date of this final report..

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

Global Affairs Canada, 5824-04270

Jan 27, 20265824-04270

The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 90 business days following the date of this final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 27, 20265825-03050· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5825-03050

The OIC ordered Communications Security Establishment Canada 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)

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5825-03050

Jan 27, 20265825-03050

The OIC ordered Communications Security Establishment 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)
Jan 27, 20265825-02156· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-02156

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-02156

Jan 27, 20265825-02156

The OIC ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern 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)
Jan 27, 20265825-02547· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5825-02547

The OIC ordered Health 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)

Health Canada, 5825-02547

Jan 27, 20265825-02547

The OIC ordered Health 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
Jan 27, 20265824-00643· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (Re), 2026 OIC 11

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

The complainant alleged that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) improperly withheld records related to a 2000 settlement agreement with the Squamish Nation. CIRNAC claimed exemptions under paragraphs 20(1)(b), 20(1)(c), 20(1)(d), and section 23 of the Access to Information Act. The Information Commissioner found that neither CIRNAC nor the Squamish Nation provided sufficient evidence to justify withholding the information under these exemptions. The Commissioner ordered CIRNAC to disclose the records in their entirety, but CIRNAC indicated it would not comply.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (Re), 2026 OIC 11

Jan 27, 20265824-00643
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) improperly withheld records related to a 2000 settlement agreement with the Squamish Nation. CIRNAC claimed exemptions under paragraphs 20(1)(b), 20(1)(c), 20(1)(d), and section 23 of the Access to Information Act. The Information Commissioner found that neither CIRNAC nor the Squamish Nation provided sufficient evidence to justify withholding the information under these exemptions. The Commissioner ordered CIRNAC to disclose the records in their entirety, but CIRNAC indicated it would not comply.

Key Issues
  • Applicability of exemptions for confidential third-party financial/commercial/scientific/technical information (s. 20(1)(b))
  • Applicability of exemptions for financial impact on a third party (s. 20(1)(c))
  • Applicability of exemptions for negotiations by a third party (s. 20(1)(d))
  • Applicability of solicitor-client and litigation privilege (s. 23)
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 26, 20265825-03204· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-03204

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-03204

Jan 26, 20265825-03204

The OIC ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern 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)
Jan 26, 20265825-01810· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5825-01810

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date of the final report..

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

Canada Revenue Agency, 5825-01810

Jan 26, 20265825-01810

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 23, 20265825-02143· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 5825-02143

The OIC ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60 business days following 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, 5825-02143

Jan 23, 20265825-02143

The OIC ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 23, 20265825-01630· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-01630

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, 5825-01630

Jan 23, 20265825-01630

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)
Jan 23, 20265825-01859· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-01859

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-01859

Jan 23, 20265825-01859

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report..