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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 3, 20245824-00424Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00424

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.

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

National Defence, 5824-00424

Dec 3, 20245824-00424

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 3, 20245824-00398Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00398

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.

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

National Defence, 5824-00398

Dec 3, 20245824-00398

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 3, 20245823-02880Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5823-02880

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada 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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Health Canada, 5823-02880

Dec 3, 20245823-02880

The Information Commissioner ordered Health 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)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01690Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01690

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

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National Defence, 5824-01690

Dec 2, 20245824-01690

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 2, 20245824-00761Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, 5824-00761

The Information Commissioner ordered Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to 1. Provide an interim response to the complainant with all records not requiring CBSA consultation by January 30, 2025;

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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, 5824-00761

Dec 2, 20245824-00761

The Information Commissioner ordered Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to 1. Provide an interim response to the complainant with all records not requiring CBSA consultation by January 30, 2025;

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01692Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01692

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

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

National Defence, 5824-01692

Dec 2, 20245824-01692

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01561Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01561

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days after the date of the final report

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National Defence, 5824-01561

Dec 2, 20245824-01561

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days after the date of the final report

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01671Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01671

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

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National Defence, 5824-01671

Dec 2, 20245824-01671

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Dec 2, 20245824-01737Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-01737

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.

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

National Defence, 5824-01737

Dec 2, 20245824-01737

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 29, 20245823-04793Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-04793

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 7, 2025.

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Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-04793

Nov 29, 20245823-04793

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than April 7, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 29, 20245824-00782Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5824-00782

OIC order issued to Transport Canada.

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

Transport Canada, 5824-00782

Nov 29, 20245824-00782

OIC order issued to Transport Canada.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 28, 20245823-03724Indexed May 4, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-03724

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following receipt of my report.

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Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-03724

Nov 28, 20245823-03724

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following receipt of my report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 28, 20245824-00397Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00397

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 30, 2024.

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

National Defence, 5824-00397

Nov 28, 20245824-00397

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 30, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Nov 28, 20245823-01722Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5823-01722 — Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada

The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) improperly withheld information from the "Nazi war criminals in Canada: The historical and policy setting from the 1940s to the present – prepared for the commission of inquiry on war criminals by Alti Rodal: September 1986" (the Rodal report) under subsections 13(1), 15(1), 16(1)(c), and section 23 of the Access to Information Act. During the investigation, LAC provided a supplementary response, disclosing most of the previously withheld information and ceasing reliance on 16(1)(c) and 23. The OIC found that LAC had properly applied subsection 13(1) to certain information, as it was obtained in confidence from a foreign government that did not consent to its release. The OIC also found that LAC properly applied subsection 15(1) to other information, including RCMP file numbers, as its disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm international affairs. The Commissioner concluded that LAC's exercise of discretion regarding the remaining withheld information was reasonable, having considered all relevant factors. However, because LAC initially withheld information improperly, the complaint was found to be well founded.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5823-01722 — Library and Archives Canada

Nov 28, 20245823-01722
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) improperly withheld information from the "Nazi war criminals in Canada: The historical and policy setting from the 1940s to the present – prepared for the commission of inquiry on war criminals by Alti Rodal: September 1986" (the Rodal report) under subsections 13(1), 15(1), 16(1)(c), and section 23 of the Access to Information Act. During the investigation, LAC provided a supplementary response, disclosing most of the previously withheld information and ceasing reliance on 16(1)(c) and 23. The OIC found that LAC had properly applied subsection 13(1) to certain information, as it was obtained in confidence from a foreign government that did not consent to its release. The OIC also found that LAC properly applied subsection 15(1) to other information, including RCMP file numbers, as its disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm international affairs. The Commissioner concluded that LAC's exercise of discretion regarding the remaining withheld information was reasonable, having considered all relevant factors. However, because LAC initially withheld information improperly, the complaint was found to be well founded.

Key Issues
  • Whether information was properly withheld under s.13(1) ATIA (confidential information from government bodies)
  • Whether the information was obtained from a recognized government body
  • Whether the information was obtained in confidence
  • Whether the government body consented to release or made the information public
  • Whether discretion was reasonably exercised under s.13(2) ATIA
  • Whether information was properly withheld under s.15(1) ATIA (international affairs, defence)
  • Whether disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of international affairs, defence, or national security
  • Whether discretion was reasonably exercised under s.15(1) ATIA
  • Whether s.16(1)(c) ATIA (law enforcement or conduct of investigations) applied
  • Whether s.23 ATIA (legal advice and litigation privilege) applied
  • Whether past accidental disclosure of RCMP file numbers negated the application of s.15(1) ATIA
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 27, 20245823-04741Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Indigenous Services Canada, 5823-04741

The Information Commissioner ordered Indigenous Services Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by 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)

Indigenous Services Canada, 5823-04741

Nov 27, 20245823-04741

The Information Commissioner ordered Indigenous Services Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than the 36th business day following receipt of the final report.