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.

Institutions are legally obliged to abide by an order from the Commissioner unless they apply to the Federal Court for a review of the matter that is the subject of the order. The Access to Information Act does not provide any other alternative to complying with the order. 

To learn more about the Information Commissioner’s orders, please visit our Frequently asked questions.

Other Corporate publications are available on the website.

Filters
Decision Type

707 decisions found

Sep 7
2023

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04412

Institution
Library and Archives Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2019-03313
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.
Read more
Sep 7
2023

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04405

Institution
Library and Archives Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2018-00822
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.
Read more
Sep 7
2023

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-05545

Institution
Library and Archives Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2019-03092
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.
Read more
Sep 7
2023

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04410

Institution
Library and Archives Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2019-03080
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.
Read more
Sep 7
2023

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03708

Institution
Library and Archives Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2019-03059
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.
Read more
Sep 7
2023

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03711

Institution
Library and Archives Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2019-03064
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.
Read more
Sep 7
2023

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04409

Institution
Library and Archives Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2019-03066
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.
Read more
Sep 7
2023

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04411

Institution
Library and Archives Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2019-03089
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023.
Read more
Sep 6
2023

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5822-04128

Institution
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2022-01097
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide a complete response to the request no later than November 3, 2023.
Read more
Sep 6
2023

Canadian Heritage, 5821-02666

Institution
Canadian Heritage
Section of the Act
7
Decision Type
Delay in responding to a request
Order
Institution file #
A-2021-00143
Did the institution give notice it would implement the order?
Yes
Summary
Order: provide a complete response to the access request, as modified by the complainant during the investigation, no later than June 30, 2024.
Read more
Date modified:
Submit a complaint