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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 10, 20235822-07599

National Defence, 5822-07599

The OIC ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, 5822-07599

Nov 10, 20235822-07599

The OIC ordered National Defence 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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Nov 10, 20235822-06790

Public Health Agency of Canada, 5822-06790

The OIC ordered Public Health Agency of Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report..

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

Public Health Agency of Canada, 5822-06790

Nov 10, 20235822-06790

The OIC ordered Public Health Agency of Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Nov 9, 20235822-07577

5822-07577 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) did not conduct a reasonable search for records related to specific First Nations in British Columbia between 1871 and 1960. During the OIC investigation, DFO conducted a second search and retrieved approximately 7000 additional pages of responsive records. The Information Commissioner found the initial search to be unreasonable but was satisfied after the second search.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5822-07577 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Nov 9, 20235822-07577
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) did not conduct a reasonable search for records related to specific First Nations in British Columbia between 1871 and 1960. During the OIC investigation, DFO conducted a second search and retrieved approximately 7000 additional pages of responsive records. The Information Commissioner found the initial search to be unreasonable but was satisfied after the second search.

Key Issues
  • Reasonable search
  • Scope of the request
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 8, 20235822-07802

National Defence, 5822-07802

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request by January 31, 2024..

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

National Defence, 5822-07802

Nov 8, 20235822-07802

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request by January 31, 2024..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Nov 7, 20235821-01613

Privy Council Office, 5821-01613

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Privy Council Office, 5821-01613

Nov 7, 20235821-01613

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Nov 7, 20235821-01611

Privy Council Office, 5821-01611

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Privy Council Office, 5821-01611

Nov 7, 20235821-01611

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Nov 6, 20235822-04795

Transport Canada, 5822-04795

The OIC ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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)

Transport Canada, 5822-04795

Nov 6, 20235822-04795

The OIC ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Nov 3, 20235822-07759

Canada Post, 5822-07759

The OIC ordered Canada Post 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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Canada Post, 5822-07759

Nov 3, 20235822-07759

The OIC ordered Canada Post 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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Nov 1, 20235823-00403

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5823-00403

The OIC ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but 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)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 5823-00403

Nov 1, 20235823-00403

The OIC ordered Royal Canadian Mounted Police to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but 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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Nov 1, 20235820-02887

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02887

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, 5820-02887

Nov 1, 20235820-02887

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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Nov 1, 20235820-01435

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01435

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report..

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Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01435

Nov 1, 20235820-01435

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Nov 1, 20235820-01436

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-01436

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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, 5820-01436

Nov 1, 20235820-01436

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Nov 1, 20235820-02892

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02892

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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, 5820-02892

Nov 1, 20235820-02892

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on 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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Nov 1, 20235820-02888

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02888

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, 5820-02888

Nov 1, 20235820-02888

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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Nov 1, 20235820-02889

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-02889

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, 5820-02889

Nov 1, 20235820-02889

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..