Catalogue of Canadian Privacy & Access Decisions

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Federal (Canada)Ontario British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded

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Nov 9, 20235822-07577

5822-07577 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) did not conduct a reasonable search for records related to specific First Nations in British Columbia between 1871 and 1960. During the OIC investigation, DFO conducted a second search and retrieved approximately 7000 additional pages of responsive records. The Information Commissioner found the initial search to be unreasonable but was satisfied after the second search.

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

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Nov 8, 20235822-07802

National Defence, 5822-07802

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request by January 31, 2024..

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

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Nov 7, 20235821-01611

Privy Council Office, 5821-01611

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th 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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Nov 7, 20235821-01613

Privy Council Office, 5821-01613

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th 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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Nov 6, 20235822-04795

Transport Canada, 5822-04795

The OIC ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th 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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Nov 3, 20235822-07759

Canada Post, 5822-07759

The OIC ordered Canada Post 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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Nov 1, 20235820-01435

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01435

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th 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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Nov 1, 20235820-02892

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02892

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th 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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Nov 1, 20235820-01436

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01436

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th 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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Nov 1, 20235823-00403

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5823-00403

The OIC ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than the 36th 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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Nov 1, 20235820-02887

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02887

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 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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Nov 1, 20235820-02889

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02889

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)

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Nov 1, 20235820-02888

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02888

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)

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Oct 31, 20235820-00848

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-00848

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th 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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Oct 31, 20235820-00847

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-00847

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following 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.