The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released Report A-2026-002 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
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| Report: | A-2026-002 |
| Report Date: | January 23, 2026 |
| Public Body: | Office of the Chief Medical Examiner |
| Summary: | The Complainant made an access request to the Department of Justice and Public Safety for records related to a deceased family member. The request was partially transferred to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner responded to the request by denying access to the majority of the records under section 24(1) of the Fatalities Investigation Act. The Commissioner concluded that the Fatalities Investigation Act prevailed and recommended that the public body maintain its position. |
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