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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 19, 20245822-06718Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5822-06718

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

Health Canada, 5822-06718

Mar 19, 20245822-06718

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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Mar 19, 20245821-06462Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06462

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 business days following the date of the final report.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06462

Mar 19, 20245821-06462

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 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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Mar 19, 20245823-02722Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5823-02722

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a final response to the access request no later than 72 business days after the date of the final report

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5823-02722

Mar 19, 20245823-02722

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a final response to the access request no later than 72 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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Mar 15, 20245821-04195Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04195

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 business days following the date of the final report.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04195

Mar 15, 20245821-04195

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 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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Mar 15, 20245821-01234Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-01234

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-01234

Mar 15, 20245821-01234

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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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Mar 15, 20245821-06460Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06460

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 business days following the date of the final report.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06460

Mar 15, 20245821-06460

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 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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Mar 15, 20245821-04193Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04193

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04193

Mar 15, 20245821-04193

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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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Mar 15, 20245821-00683Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00683

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00683

Mar 15, 20245821-00683

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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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Mar 15, 20245821-00684Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00684

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00684

Mar 15, 20245821-00684

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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 ActWell-founded
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Mar 15, 20245820-02287Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5820-02287 — Public Services and Procurement Canada and House of Commons

Public Services and Procurement Canada

The complainant alleged that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) improperly withheld information under paragraphs 18(b) and 20(1)(d), and subsection 19(1) of the Access to Information Act, related to the use of Indigenous languages in House of Commons proceedings. The OIC investigation found that the claim under subsection 19(1) was no longer pursued by the complainant. PSPC failed to demonstrate that most of the withheld information met the requirements of paragraphs 18(b) or 20(1)(d), except for per diem rates under paragraph 18(b). However, the Commissioner found that PSPC did not reasonably exercise its discretion when deciding to withhold these per diem rates, as it did not consider all relevant factors, including those favoring disclosure. The Commissioner ordered PSPC to disclose the information improperly withheld under paragraphs 18(b) and 20(1)(d) and to re-exercise its discretion regarding the per diem rates. PSPC agreed to implement the order.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5820-02287 — Public Services and Procurement Canada and House of Commons

Mar 15, 20245820-02287
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) improperly withheld information under paragraphs 18(b) and 20(1)(d), and subsection 19(1) of the Access to Information Act, related to the use of Indigenous languages in House of Commons proceedings. The OIC investigation found that the claim under subsection 19(1) was no longer pursued by the complainant. PSPC failed to demonstrate that most of the withheld information met the requirements of paragraphs 18(b) or 20(1)(d), except for per diem rates under paragraph 18(b). However, the Commissioner found that PSPC did not reasonably exercise its discretion when deciding to withhold these per diem rates, as it did not consider all relevant factors, including those favoring disclosure. The Commissioner ordered PSPC to disclose the information improperly withheld under paragraphs 18(b) and 20(1)(d) and to re-exercise its discretion regarding the per diem rates. PSPC agreed to implement the order.

Key Issues
  • Whether the information met the requirements of s.20(1)(d) ATIA (negotiations by a third party)
  • Whether disclosure of information could interfere with contractual or other negotiations of a third party under s.20(1)(d) ATIA
  • Whether there was a reasonable expectation of harm under s.20(1)(d) ATIA
  • Whether the information met the requirements of s.18(b) ATIA (negotiations by government institutions)
  • Whether disclosure of estimates for per diem fees could reasonably be expected to interfere with PSPC's negotiations under s.18(b) ATIA
  • Whether disclosure of other information could reasonably be expected to interfere with negotiations under s.18(b) ATIA
  • Whether PSPC reasonably exercised its discretion to decide whether to disclose per diem rates under s.18(b) ATIA
  • Whether PSPC considered all relevant factors for and against disclosure when exercising discretion
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 15, 20245822-06651Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-06651

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-06651

Mar 15, 20245822-06651

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 15, 20245821-00829Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00829

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 business days following the date of the final report.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00829

Mar 15, 20245821-00829

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 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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Mar 15, 20245822-01115Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-01115

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-01115

Mar 15, 20245822-01115

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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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Mar 15, 20245821-06464Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06464

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 business days following the date of the final report.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06464

Mar 15, 20245821-06464

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 72 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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Mar 15, 20245821-04194Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04194

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04194

Mar 15, 20245821-04194

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report