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The comprehensive archive of Canadian privacy decisions from federal, provincial, and territorial commissioners — with AI-summarized plain-language summaries for every decision.

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OIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)Well-founded Well-founded & resolved Well-founded & conditionally resolved Well-founded & unresolved Not well-founded Action warranted s.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)s.6.1 Application Denied (must respond)Settled Resolved Early-resolved Discontinued Withdrawn Declined to investigate No jurisdiction

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

Jun 11, 20245822-03712· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5822-03712

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 31, 2027..

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

Jun 11, 20245823-01706· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5823-01706

The OIC ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than October 15th, 2024..

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

Jun 10, 20245823-03090· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5823-03090

The OIC ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than August 1, 2024..

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

Jun 10, 20245821-06168· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5821-06168

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by March 31, 2025..

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

Jun 10, 20245823-02885· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5823-02885

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than August 15, 2024..

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

May 22, 20245821-01731· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-01731

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on or before July 31, 2024..

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

May 22, 20245823-00566· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5823-00566

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than February 12, 2025..

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

May 22, 20245821-01730· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-01730

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on or before July 31, 2024..

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

May 21, 20245823-03622· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Health Agency of Canada, 5823-03622

The OIC ordered Public Health Agency of Canada to provide a complete response to the access request sooner or at the latest by the 36th business day following receipt of the final report..

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

May 21, 20245823-03691· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Health Agency of Canada, 5823-03691

The OIC ordered Public Health Agency of 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)

May 21, 20245821-02543· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5821-02543

The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th day following receipt of the final report..

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

May 21, 20245823-03167· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5823-03167

The OIC ordered Transport 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)

May 13, 20245822-05166· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5822-05166

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

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

May 13, 20245822-05165· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5822-05165

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

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

May 10, 20245821-01729· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-01729

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..

Outcome Notes

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. Includes well-founded, well-founded & resolved, well-founded & conditionally resolved, well-founded & unresolved.

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

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