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Prince Edward IslandFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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FI-16-006 — Department of Justice and Public Safety

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SaskatchewanLocal Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Review Report 102-2016 — City of Prince Albert

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AlbertaFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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F2016-21 — Alberta Environment and Parks

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OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Order MO-3322

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OntarioFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Order PO-3621

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Newfoundland and LabradorAccess to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015
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A-2016-008 — Eastern Health

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActSystemic Investigation
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Jun 16, 2016Indexed Jun 30, 2026

The importance of leadership

Parks Canada

In 2015-2016, the Commissioner conducted a systemic investigation into Parks Canada's approach to processing access to information requests. The investigation highlighted the importance of collaboration between institutions and the Commissioner to achieve positive systemic changes for access rights. This case illustrated how an institution's engagement during an investigation could lead to improvements in its access to information practices. The Commissioner's findings focused on the institution's overall approach rather than specific exemptions or individual complaints. The outcome emphasized the benefits of leadership and cooperation in addressing systemic issues related to access to information.

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Access to Information ActSystemic Investigation

The importance of leadership

Jun 16, 2016
Adjudicator: Suzanne Legault
Plain-Language Summary

In 2015-2016, the Commissioner conducted a systemic investigation into Parks Canada's approach to processing access to information requests. The investigation highlighted the importance of collaboration between institutions and the Commissioner to achieve positive systemic changes for access rights. This case illustrated how an institution's engagement during an investigation could lead to improvements in its access to information practices. The Commissioner's findings focused on the institution's overall approach rather than specific exemptions or individual complaints. The outcome emphasized the benefits of leadership and cooperation in addressing systemic issues related to access to information.

Key Issues
  • Parks Canada's approach to processing access requests
  • Systemic issues in access to information practices
OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Privacy Report MC14-5

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OntarioFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Order PO-3620

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OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Privacy Report MC14-5 - 2016-06-16

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OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Order MO-3334

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OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Privacy Report MC11-73

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OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Privacy Report MC11-73 - 2016-06-15

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QuebecAct respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
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2016 QCCAI 191 — Ville de Neuville

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OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Order MO-3321

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