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Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

The appellant sought, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act), a copy of any agreements made between Ryerson University (the university) and a specific law firm for the provision of legal services to the university. The university denied that responsive records exist. The appellant appealed the decision on the basis of his ... Read More

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

The appellant made a request under the Municipal Freedom of Information Act to the Ottawa Catholic School Board (the board) for records relating to the 1959 purchase of land on which a school was built. The board located and disclosed in full approximately 70 pages of records with dates ranging from 1959 to 1966. The appellant was dissatisfied with the bo ... Read More

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

A reporter sought access under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act) to information about the Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s (TCHC) spending on investigations conducted by external legal counsel. In particular, the appellant sought access to a record listing the law firms’ names, invoices dates, ... Read More

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

The appellant seeks access to records relating to the use of a specific Taser on a specific date. The appellant claims the police did not conduct a reasonable search for records. In this order, the adjudicator finds that the police conducted a reasonable search and dismisses the appeal. Decision Content ... Read More