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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Aug 6, 20255824-04458Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-04458

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5824-04458

Aug 6, 20255824-04458

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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 6, 20255824-04031Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-04031

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

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

National Defence, 5824-04031

Aug 6, 20255824-04031

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 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 6, 20255824-03735Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-03735

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5824-03735

Aug 6, 20255824-03735

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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 6, 20255824-04321Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-04321

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.

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Privy Council Office, 5824-04321

Aug 6, 20255824-04321

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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Aug 6, 20255824-04205Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-04205

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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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National Defence, 5824-04205

Aug 6, 20255824-04205

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)
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Aug 6, 20255824-04457Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-04457

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.

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

Privy Council Office, 5824-04457

Aug 6, 20255824-04457

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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Aug 6, 20255824-03570Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Indigenous Services Canada, 5824-03570

The Information Commissioner ordered Indigenous Services 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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Indigenous Services Canada, 5824-03570

Aug 6, 20255824-03570

The Information Commissioner ordered Indigenous Services 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 4, 20255822-07555Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-07555

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services 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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Canada Border Services Agency, 5822-07555

Aug 4, 20255822-07555

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Border Services 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 ActWell-founded
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Aug 1, 20255823-00326Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5823-00326 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

The complainant requested a land claim settlement agreement signed in 2000 between the federal government and the Squamish band. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) initially withheld information under paragraphs 20(1)(b), 20(1)(c), and section 23 of the Access to Information Act. During the investigation, CIRNAC dropped its reliance on paragraph 20(1)(b) but continued to claim paragraph 20(1)(c) and section 23. The Information Commissioner found that neither CIRNAC nor the third party (Squamish Nation) provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate a reasonable expectation of harm for paragraph 20(1)(c) or that litigation privilege applied under section 23, particularly as the litigation cited was unrelated and commenced much later than the agreement. The Commissioner ordered CIRNAC to disclose the records in their entirety. CIRNAC notified the Commissioner that it would not implement the order, citing potential adverse impacts on its relationship with the Squamish Nation and its ability to conduct confidential negotiations.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5823-00326 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Aug 1, 20255823-00326
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant requested a land claim settlement agreement signed in 2000 between the federal government and the Squamish band. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) initially withheld information under paragraphs 20(1)(b), 20(1)(c), and section 23 of the Access to Information Act. During the investigation, CIRNAC dropped its reliance on paragraph 20(1)(b) but continued to claim paragraph 20(1)(c) and section 23. The Information Commissioner found that neither CIRNAC nor the third party (Squamish Nation) provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate a reasonable expectation of harm for paragraph 20(1)(c) or that litigation privilege applied under section 23, particularly as the litigation cited was unrelated and commenced much later than the agreement. The Commissioner ordered CIRNAC to disclose the records in their entirety. CIRNAC notified the Commissioner that it would not implement the order, citing potential adverse impacts on its relationship with the Squamish Nation and its ability to conduct confidential negotiations.

Key Issues
  • Whether s.20(1)(b) confidential third party information applied
  • Whether s.20(1)(c) financial impact on a third party was reasonably expected
  • Whether s.23 solicitor-client and litigation privilege applied
  • Whether the information was prepared or gathered for the dominant purpose of litigation
  • Whether the cited litigation was related to the settlement agreement for the purpose of litigation privilege
  • Whether litigation privilege had expired or was waived
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 29, 20255824-04691Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5824-04691

The Information Commissioner ordered Communications Security Establishment Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 30, 2026.

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

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5824-04691

Jul 29, 20255824-04691

The Information Commissioner ordered Communications Security Establishment Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 30, 2026.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 28, 20255824-04737Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5824-04737

The Information Commissioner 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, 5824-04737

Jul 28, 20255824-04737

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Jul 25, 20255824-04661Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Indigenous Services Canada, 5824-04661

The Information Commissioner ordered Indigenous Services 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)

Indigenous Services Canada, 5824-04661

Jul 25, 20255824-04661

The Information Commissioner ordered Indigenous Services 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)
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Jul 25, 20255825-00045Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-00045

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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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National Defence, 5825-00045

Jul 25, 20255825-00045

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)
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Jul 25, 20255824-04362Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-04362

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 90 business days following the date of the final report.

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Privy Council Office, 5824-04362

Jul 25, 20255824-04362

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 90 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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Jul 25, 20255824-03133Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-03133

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5824-03133

Jul 25, 20255824-03133

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