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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
Dec 9, 20255824-04109· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

5824-04109 — Privy Council Office

Privy Council Office

The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) did not conduct a reasonable search for records concerning allegations of an individual's ethics and associations. The investigation found that not all responsible offices were initially tasked, and a later search located 142 pages of responsive records. The Information Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a response to the access request within 36 business days.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5824-04109 — Privy Council Office

Dec 9, 20255824-04109
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) did not conduct a reasonable search for records concerning allegations of an individual's ethics and associations. The investigation found that not all responsible offices were initially tasked, and a later search located 142 pages of responsive records. The Information Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a response to the access request within 36 business days.

Key Issues
  • Reasonableness of search
  • Completeness of search
  • Identification of all relevant offices of primary interest
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information

2025 QCCAI 387 — Municipalité régionale de comté des Collines-de-l'Outaouais

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Review Report 098-2025

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