Completed Access to Information Requests
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Search the summaries of completed Access to Information (ATI) requests to find information about ATI requests made to the Government of Canada after January 2020. If you find a summary of interest, you can request a copy of the records at no cost using the form below each summary. Requests made through this form are considered informal requests and are not subject to the same requirements as requests under the Access to Information Act (ATIA). For additional information, please see the “About Access to Information Requests” webpage.
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Briefing Note 2025 LABOUR 000176 "Responding to Stakeholders’ Concerns on Paid Medical Leave"
Briefing note 2022 MSBU 019628 "Meeting with central agencies on employment insurance"
Briefing Note 2021 NHQ 000152 ''ESDC Implementation of the New Online Regulatory Consultation System''.
Updated as of November 3, 2025 to read as follows: Seeking an updated copy of A-2021-01241: Documents explaining, or computer code implementing, the formula or criteria used to determine, 1. eligibility for; and 2. the actual dollar amount of, reduced payments in the Repayment Assistance Program administered by the National Student Loan Service Centre. Also any documents explaining when exceptions may be permitted to the rules/formula. Origional: Copies of the responses to the following previous ATI requests: A-2021-01241,
Clarified on December 15, 2025: Recourse mechanism = any mechanism, including: Informal Conflict Resolution, Harassment and Violence, Labour Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Values and Ethics, Disclosure of Wrongdoing, Ombuds Office, Union, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister; Documentation = any record whether virtual, by phone, in person, electronic or hard copy means that was relayed to management or a recourse mechanism Management = Supervisors, Managers and Executives Grievance = a record formally filed by a Union on behalf of an employee(s) against management Intervention request: any individual, group or organization that submits a record in the pursuit of resolving …
Requesting copies of all documents, correspondence, internal notes, briefing materials, evaluation tools, rationales, reports, and records related to the recent classification grievance decision that resulted in changes to the factor ratings and points for the standardized job description applied to Position Number 142380 (PM-04). Specifically requesting all records that explain: 1. Why the factor ratings and points changed, including: - Knowledge (change from Dl/246 to Cl/191) – Operational Responsibility (change from A/10 to B/20) - Any other factor adjustments - Any rationale, analysis, or discussion supporting these changes 2. The full classification evaluation used in the grievance decision, including: - …
Job Bank has the following on any ads that are attached to an LMIA application: "The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply. If you applied but haven’t heard back from the employer, please contact Job Bank." Requesting to see the order or direction that created this, the opinion and research that backed up its implementation, and as well the full process that ESDC is using to action any …
Briefing Note 2021 NHQ 000548 ''Extension of Temporary Amendments to the Opportunities Fund’s Terms and Conditions''.
requesting a copy of the application for Agreement between Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and the Ministry relating to the assignment of disability benefits payable under the Canada Pension Plan for approvals to become a disability income provider that pertains to years 2000-2025 under the CPP Act Section 65(3). Include both the application and the agreement It may be called "Agreement relating to the assignment of disability benefits payable under the Canada Pension Plan"??
Requesting copies of all current and historical operational manuals, policy bulletins, internal procedures, and related guidance documents used by the National Job Bank (administered by ESDC/Service Canada) that govern the process for: 1) Receiving, reviewing, and investigating complaints or reports from members of the public alleging that an employer with active job postings on the National Job Bank is unwilling to hire Canadians. 2) Determining whether such complaints are substantiated what actions or sanctions may result 3) Communicating with employers or complainants during or following the investigation process. This request includes but is not limited to. 1) Any internal standard …