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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 28, 20255824-02681Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-02681

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than May 26, 2025.

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

Privy Council Office, 5824-02681

Mar 28, 20255824-02681

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than May 26, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 28, 20255824-02909Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Department of Justice Canada, 5824-02909

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible and no later than June 30, 2025.

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

Department of Justice Canada, 5824-02909

Mar 28, 20255824-02909

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible and no later than June 30, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 28, 20255823-04905Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5823-04905

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to Provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day after the date of this final report.

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Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5823-04905

Mar 28, 20255823-04905

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to Provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day after the date of this final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 28, 20255824-02416Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5824-02416

The Information Commissioner ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date of my final report.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5824-02416

Mar 28, 20255824-02416

The Information Commissioner ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date of my final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 28, 20255824-02665Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-02665

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.

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

Privy Council Office, 5824-02665

Mar 28, 20255824-02665

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 28, 20255824-02077Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 5824-02077

The Information Commissioner ordered Fisheries and Oceans Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than June 9, 2025.

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 5824-02077

Mar 28, 20255824-02077

The Information Commissioner ordered Fisheries and Oceans Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than June 9, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20255824-01959Indexed May 4, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-01959

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, 5824-01959

Mar 25, 20255824-01959

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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Mar 25, 20255824-02024Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-02024

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, 5824-02024

Mar 25, 20255824-02024

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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Mar 25, 20255824-02444Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Indigenous Services Canada, 5824-02444

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, 5824-02444

Mar 25, 20255824-02444

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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Mar 25, 20255824-01304Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5824-01304

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada 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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Library and Archives Canada, 5824-01304

Mar 25, 20255824-01304

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada 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 ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20255823-03182Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5823-03182

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.

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Library and Archives Canada, 5823-03182

Mar 25, 20255823-03182

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20255824-02101Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5824-02101

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.

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Library and Archives Canada, 5824-02101

Mar 25, 20255824-02101

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 25, 20255824-01728Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5824-01728

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada 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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Library and Archives Canada, 5824-01728

Mar 25, 20255824-01728

The Information Commissioner ordered Library and Archives Canada 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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Mar 25, 20255824-01441Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5824-01441

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.

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Library and Archives Canada, 5824-01441

Mar 25, 20255824-01441

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Mar 24, 20255823-02288Indexed Jun 30, 2026

A-2023-02763 — Library and Archives Canada and Canadian Security Intelligence Service

Library and Archives Canada

The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) took an unreasonable extension of time to respond to an access request for 974 pages of records. LAC claimed a 639-day extension under paragraph 9(1)(b) of the Access to Information Act to consult with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The Commissioner found that LAC failed to demonstrate that the length of the extension was reasonable or that it made a serious effort to determine the necessary length, noting that LAC relied on CSIS's 18-24 month estimate for review. The Commissioner highlighted that LAC's practice of automatic consultations on all security and intelligence matters, as observed in a previous systemic investigation, impedes timely access. Consequently, the Commissioner concluded that the extension was unreasonable, leading to a deemed refusal of access. An order was issued for LAC to provide a complete response within 60 business days, and a recommendation was made for LAC to report on improved consultation timelines.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

A-2023-02763 — Library and Archives Canada and Canadian Security Intelligence Service

Mar 24, 20255823-02288
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) took an unreasonable extension of time to respond to an access request for 974 pages of records. LAC claimed a 639-day extension under paragraph 9(1)(b) of the Access to Information Act to consult with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The Commissioner found that LAC failed to demonstrate that the length of the extension was reasonable or that it made a serious effort to determine the necessary length, noting that LAC relied on CSIS's 18-24 month estimate for review. The Commissioner highlighted that LAC's practice of automatic consultations on all security and intelligence matters, as observed in a previous systemic investigation, impedes timely access. Consequently, the Commissioner concluded that the extension was unreasonable, leading to a deemed refusal of access. An order was issued for LAC to provide a complete response within 60 business days, and a recommendation was made for LAC to report on improved consultation timelines.

Key Issues
  • Whether the 639-day extension of time claimed by Library and Archives Canada under paragraph 9(1)(b) was reasonable
  • Whether Library and Archives Canada made a serious effort to assess the necessary length of the extension of time
  • Whether there was a link between the reasons for the extension and its length
  • Whether the calculation of the length of the extension was sufficiently rigorous, logical, and supportable
  • Whether Library and Archives Canada's practice of automatic consultations on all security and intelligence matters is consistent with its obligations under the Act and the Interim Directive
  • Whether Library and Archives Canada's reliance on CSIS's consultation timeline was compliant with the Directive on Access to Information Requests