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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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Nov 10, 20235822-07599Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-07599

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

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

National Defence, 5822-07599

Nov 10, 20235822-07599

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request 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 10, 20235822-06790Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Health Agency of Canada, 5822-06790

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

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

Public Health Agency of Canada, 5822-06790

Nov 10, 20235822-06790

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Nov 9, 20235822-07577Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5822-07577 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to the Old Fort Band, Fort Babine Band, and Lake Babine Nation in British Columbia between 1871 and 1960. During the investigation, the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) requested additional information from DFO regarding its search parameters and program areas tasked. In response, DFO conducted a second search, including an additional program area not originally tasked, which resulted in the retrieval of approximately 7000 additional responsive pages. The OIC concluded that DFO's initial search was not reasonable, but the subsequent search satisfied the requirement for a reasonable search. The Information Commissioner ordered DFO to complete the retrieval of the identified records and provide a new response to the complainant within 60 days. DFO agreed to implement the order.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5822-07577 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Nov 9, 20235822-07577
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to the Old Fort Band, Fort Babine Band, and Lake Babine Nation in British Columbia between 1871 and 1960. During the investigation, the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) requested additional information from DFO regarding its search parameters and program areas tasked. In response, DFO conducted a second search, including an additional program area not originally tasked, which resulted in the retrieval of approximately 7000 additional responsive pages. The OIC concluded that DFO's initial search was not reasonable, but the subsequent search satisfied the requirement for a reasonable search. The Information Commissioner ordered DFO to complete the retrieval of the identified records and provide a new response to the complainant within 60 days. DFO agreed to implement the order.

Key Issues
  • Whether Fisheries and Oceans Canada conducted a reasonable search for records
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 8, 20235822-07802Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-07802

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

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

National Defence, 5822-07802

Nov 8, 20235822-07802

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235821-01613Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-01613

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Privy Council Office, 5821-01613

Nov 7, 20235821-01613

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235821-01611Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-01611

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Privy Council Office, 5821-01611

Nov 7, 20235821-01611

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235822-04795Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5822-04795

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Transport Canada, 5822-04795

Nov 6, 20235822-04795

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235822-07759Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Post, 5822-07759

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Canada Post, 5822-07759

Nov 3, 20235822-07759

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235820-01436Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01436

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01436

Nov 1, 20235820-01436

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235820-02889Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02889

The Information Commissioner 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, 5820-02889

Nov 1, 20235820-02889

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235820-02888Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02888

The Information Commissioner 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, 5820-02888

Nov 1, 20235820-02888

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235820-02887Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02887

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02887

Nov 1, 20235820-02887

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235820-02892Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02892

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02892

Nov 1, 20235820-02892

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235823-00403Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5823-00403

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5823-00403

Nov 1, 20235823-00403

The Information Commissioner 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, 20235820-01435Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01435

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01435

Nov 1, 20235820-01435

The Information Commissioner 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.