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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.
The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a final response no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.
The complainant alleged that Canada Post improperly withheld information under subsections 19(1) and 18.1(1), and paragraphs 21(1)(a) and 21(1)(b) of the Access to Information Act, and also failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to changes in Iqaluit's mailing service. During the investigation, Canada Post disclosed some information previously withheld under these provisions and the complainant narrowed the focus to financial information withheld under subsection 18.1(1) and the reasonable search allegation. The Commissioner found that Canada Post failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify withholding information under subsection 18.1(1), particularly regarding whether it constituted a trade secret or fell under the general administration exception of subsection 18.1(2). Furthermore, Canada Post did not provide adequate representations to demonstrate that a reasonable search for records had been conducted. Consequently, the Commissioner ordered Canada Post to disclose the information on pages 175-182 and to conduct a new search for responsive records. Canada Post notified the Commissioner that it would implement the order.
The complainant alleged that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records in response to an access request for correspondence between a named subject matter expert and specific parties on 10 topics. The OIC investigation found that CRA's initial search was deficient, as the complainant provided evidence suggesting additional records should exist. Although CRA provided explanations for some missing records, the OIC concluded that the initial search was not reasonable. Consequently, CRA conducted a second search and confirmed the existence of further responsive records. The Commissioner ordered CRA to complete the retrieval and processing of all responsive records and provide a new response within 60 business days. The complaint was found to be well founded, and CRA agreed to implement the order.
The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request forthwith.
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.
The complainant alleged that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records in response to an access request for a 13-point list of specific record categories held by a named subject matter expert. The OIC investigation found that CRA's initial search was deficient, as evidence from the complainant indicated the likely existence of additional responsive records. Following the OIC's intervention, CRA conducted additional searches and confirmed that further responsive records existed. The Commissioner concluded that the complaint was well founded because the initial search was unreasonable. The Commissioner ordered CRA to complete the retrieval and processing of all responsive records and provide a supplementary response within 60 business days, granting access unless specific exemptions applied. CRA notified the Commissioner that it would implement the order.
The Information Commissioner 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.
The Information Commissioner ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide regular interim responses, and a final response forthwith.
The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a final response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report.
The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report.
The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following the date of the final report.
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.
The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following the date of the final report.
The Information Commissioner ordered Women and Gender Equality Canada 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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