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Canadian Privacy Decisions

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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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded

Aug 1, 20255823-00326· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

The complainant requested an agreement and land claim settlement signed in 2000 between the federal government and the Squamish band from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). CIRNAC withheld information under paragraphs 20(1)(b), 20(1)(c), and section 23 of the Access to Information Act. The Information Commissioner found that neither CIRNAC nor the third party (Squamish Nation) demonstrated that the exemptions applied. The Commissioner ordered CIRNAC to disclose the records in their entirety, but CIRNAC indicated they would not be disclosing them.

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

Jul 29, 20255824-04691· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5824-04691

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

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

Jul 28, 20255824-04737· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

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

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

Jul 25, 20255824-03133· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-03133

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

Jul 25, 20255825-00045· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-00045

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

Jul 25, 20255824-04362· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-04362

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

Jul 25, 20255824-04661· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Indigenous Services Canada, 5824-04661

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

Jul 22, 20255825-00059· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5825-00059

The OIC ordered Health 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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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jul 22, 20255824-04796· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Natural Resources Canada, 5824-04796

The OIC ordered Natural Resources 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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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jul 21, 20255824-03808· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-03808

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

Jul 21, 20255824-03980· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-03980

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

Jul 21, 20255824-04162· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 5824-04162

The OIC ordered Fisheries and Oceans Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than October 17, 2025..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information Acts.6.1 Application Denied (must respond)

Jul 21, 20252025 OIC 47· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2025 OIC 47

Government Institution

An institution applied to the Information Commissioner seeking approval to decline an access request, claiming it was vexatious. The institution argued the request was made in retaliation for how a previous request was handled, citing the requester's deadline threat, refusal to narrow the scope, and threats to complain to other commissioners. The Commissioner found the institution did not prove the request was vexatious, noting the requester's explanations for their actions were more plausible. Therefore, the application to decline the request was denied.

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

Jul 21, 20255824-02490· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5824-02490

The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following my final report..

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

Jul 21, 20255824-02802· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5824-02802

The OIC ordered Transport 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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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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