Decisions

The Information Commissioner publishes the final reports on her investigations on this website when she deems them to be of value in providing guidance to both institutions and complainants.

The Office of the Information Commissioner has established the Decisions Database to enable users to search final reports and other decisions, which outline the reasons and principles behind the Commissioner’s decisions and filter them using a number of criteria.

This database is updated regularly and continues to grow as more final reports, decisions and orders are added. The dates indicated refer to the date on which the decision was rendered.

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1024 decisions found

May 15
2025

Health Canada, A-2024-000359

Institution
Health Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-02095
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide a complete response to the access request no later than November 17, 2025.
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May 14
2025

Indigenous Services Canada, A-2024-00104

Institution
Indigenous Services Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-03002
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: 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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May 13
2025

National Defence, A-2024-00776

Institution
National Defence
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-02622
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report.
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May 13
2025

National Defence, A-2024-00512

Institution
National Defence
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-02280
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following the date of the final report.
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May 13
2025

Transport Canada, A-2024-00385

Institution
Transport Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-02147
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: 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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May 12
2025

Health Canada, A-2021-002131

Institution
Health Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-02851
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 6, 2026.
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May 9
2025

Health Canada, A-2022-001056

Institution
Health Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-02944
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide a complete response to the access request no later than November 15, 2025.
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May 6
2025

Global Affairs Canada, A-2023-03407

Institution
Global Affairs Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-03332
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: 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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May 6
2025

Global Affairs Canada, A-2023-02220

Institution
Global Affairs Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-01271
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: 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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May 5
2025

National Research Council Canada, A-2024-34

Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
5824-03341
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Orders: 1. Provide an interim response to the request by June 13, 2025; 2. Provide a final response to the request by November 28, 2025.
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