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).

If you don’t find what you are looking for you can request additional government records under an institution’s control by contacting the institution’s Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator or by submitting a formal access to information request.

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Found 65108 record(s)

Req # 1A-2023-53953

Requesting 12 e-mails of NHQ-OPS-Stats for the period August 20, 2022 to October 23, 2022, excluding records requiring consultations with PCO and DOJ.

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

40 page(s)
December 2023

Req # 1A-2023-56318

My request is in relation to information regarding potential changes in the treatment of Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) applications for spouses since Minister Sean Fraser's announcement on May 26 2023, regarding the easing of visitor visa requirements. I kindly request access to any notifications, instructions, memos, or communication issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to its Case Processing Officers (CPOs) since May 26, 2023 or earlier. Specifically, I am seeking information that pertains to any guidelines or directions that may have been given to CPOs regarding the processing of TRV applications for spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Furthermore, my request specifically includes any information related to: 1. Changes in processing timelines for TRV applications for spouses, following Minister Sean Fraser's announcement on easing tourist visa requirements. 2. Special considerations or adjustments in the evaluation and decision-making process for TRV applications for spouses under the Family Reunification initiative mentioned in the announcement. Please provide any relevant records, emails, reports, or documentation that may shed light on how TRV applications for spouses have been treated differently or expedited as a result of May 26 2023 announcement

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

8 page(s)
December 2023

Req # 1A-2023-53867

Requesting 15 emails of Wassim El-Kass that is contained in the To, From for the period of January 1, 2023 to March 24, 2023, excluding records requiring consultations with PCO and DOJ.

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

144 page(s)
December 2023

Req # A-2023-00023

All records (including but not limited to all briefing notes, memoranda, advice, recommendations, decisions, meeting notes, other notes, reports and communication, press releases, presentations, emails, correspondence and internal communications.)