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Canadian privacy & access decisions

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 29, 20255825-01116Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-01116

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.

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

National Defence, 5825-01116

Oct 29, 20255825-01116

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 29, 20255825-01080Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5825-01080

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day after the date of the final report.

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

Health Canada, 5825-01080

Oct 29, 20255825-01080

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day after the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 29, 20255825-00821Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-00821

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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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Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

National Defence, 5825-00821

Oct 29, 20255825-00821

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence 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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Oct 29, 20255824-04783Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5824-04783

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than February 14, 2026.

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

Privy Council Office, 5824-04783

Oct 29, 20255824-04783

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than February 14, 2026.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 29, 20255825-00854Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-00854

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.

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

National Defence, 5825-00854

Oct 29, 20255825-00854

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 27, 20255825-01003Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-01003

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.

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

National Defence, 5825-01003

Oct 27, 20255825-01003

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 23, 20255825-01166Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-01166

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than November 28, 2025.

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

National Defence, 5825-01166

Oct 23, 20255825-01166

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than November 28, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 16, 20255825-01012Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-01012

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.

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

National Defence, 5825-01012

Oct 16, 20255825-01012

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 16, 20255825-00779Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Department of Justice Canada, 5825-00779

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 19, 2025.

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

Department of Justice Canada, 5825-00779

Oct 16, 20255825-00779

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 19, 2025.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Oct 16, 20255820-03810Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5820-03810 — Privy Council Office

Privy Council Office

The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to IAC reports concerning the USSR and former Warsaw Pact and Yugoslavia from 1990. Initially, PCO provided only minutes, leading to the complaint. During the investigation, PCO conducted an additional search, releasing 1,352 pages, but the complainant maintained that several specific reports were still missing. The OIC was not satisfied with the initial search efforts and requested further representations from PCO. PCO subsequently identified that some of the missing reports had been previously withheld in their entirety, some were not in their holdings, and 100 additional pages covering other requested documents were located. The Commissioner found that PCO had now conducted a reasonable search and ordered PCO to process and release the newly identified records by January 22, 2026. PCO agreed to implement the order.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5820-03810 — Privy Council Office

Oct 16, 20255820-03810
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records related to IAC reports concerning the USSR and former Warsaw Pact and Yugoslavia from 1990. Initially, PCO provided only minutes, leading to the complaint. During the investigation, PCO conducted an additional search, releasing 1,352 pages, but the complainant maintained that several specific reports were still missing. The OIC was not satisfied with the initial search efforts and requested further representations from PCO. PCO subsequently identified that some of the missing reports had been previously withheld in their entirety, some were not in their holdings, and 100 additional pages covering other requested documents were located. The Commissioner found that PCO had now conducted a reasonable search and ordered PCO to process and release the newly identified records by January 22, 2026. PCO agreed to implement the order.

Key Issues
  • Whether the institution conducted a reasonable search for records responsive to the access request
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 14, 20255824-04850Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5824-04850

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency 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)

Canada Revenue Agency, 5824-04850

Oct 14, 20255824-04850

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency 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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Oct 14, 20255824-04849Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5824-04849

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 31, 2026.

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

Canada Revenue Agency, 5824-04849

Oct 14, 20255824-04849

The Information Commissioner ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 31, 2026.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 10, 20255825-01169Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5825-01169

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Services and Procurement 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)

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5825-01169

Oct 10, 20255825-01169

The Information Commissioner ordered Public Services and Procurement 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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Oct 7, 20255825-01007Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-01007

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.

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

National Defence, 5825-01007

Oct 7, 20255825-01007

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 7, 20255825-00577Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5825-00577

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.

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

National Defence, 5825-00577

Oct 7, 20255825-00577

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.