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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 20, 20245823-00565

Health Canada, 5823-00565

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report..

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

Health Canada, 5823-00565

Mar 20, 20245823-00565

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th 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 20, 20245822-05404

Privy Council Office, 5822-05404

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by June 11, 2024..

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

Privy Council Office, 5822-05404

Mar 20, 20245822-05404

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by June 11, 2024..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 19, 20245821-06462

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06462

The OIC 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 OIC 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, 20245823-02722

Library and Archives Canada, 5823-02722

The OIC 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 OIC 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 19, 20245822-06718

Health Canada, 5822-06718

The OIC 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 OIC 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, 20245821-06463

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06463

The OIC 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, 5821-06463

Mar 19, 20245821-06463

The OIC 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 ActWell-founded
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Mar 15, 20245820-02287

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 records concerning the use of Indigenous languages in the House of Commons proceedings, citing exemptions related to government and third-party negotiations. The Information Commissioner found that PSPC failed to justify withholding information under paragraph 20(1)(d) regarding third-party negotiations. While PSPC could withhold per diem rates under paragraph 18(b) related to government negotiations, it failed to reasonably exercise its discretion in doing so. The Commissioner ordered PSPC to disclose most of the withheld information and reconsider its decision on the per diem rates.

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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 records concerning the use of Indigenous languages in the House of Commons proceedings, citing exemptions related to government and third-party negotiations. The Information Commissioner found that PSPC failed to justify withholding information under paragraph 20(1)(d) regarding third-party negotiations. While PSPC could withhold per diem rates under paragraph 18(b) related to government negotiations, it failed to reasonably exercise its discretion in doing so. The Commissioner ordered PSPC to disclose most of the withheld information and reconsider its decision on the per diem rates.

Key Issues
  • Proper application of paragraph 18(b) (negotiations by government institutions)
  • Proper application of paragraph 20(1)(d) (negotiations by a third party)
  • Reasonable exercise of discretion to withhold information
  • Burden of proof on the institution to justify exemptions
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Mar 15, 20245821-06460

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06460

The OIC 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 OIC 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, 20245822-01115

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-01115

The OIC 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 OIC 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, 20245821-06464

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-06464

The OIC 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 OIC 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, 20245821-00683

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-00683

The OIC 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 OIC 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, 20245821-04192

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04192

The OIC 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, 5821-04192

Mar 15, 20245821-04192

The OIC 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, 20245821-04191

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-04191

The OIC 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, 5821-04191

Mar 15, 20245821-04191

The OIC 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, 20245822-06651

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-06651

The OIC 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 OIC 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, 20245821-01234

Library and Archives Canada, 5821-01234

The OIC 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 OIC 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..