Corporate Records Information Management Standard

Please Note: The Corporate Record Information Management Standard (CRIMS) is being revised to better reflect GNL’s current corporate organizational structure for departments and other public bodies applying retention and disposition to their corporate records. This is being completed through a phased approach with updates posted on this page.

Therefore, the information contained on this page replaces the existing PDF version for the primary functions referred to below. For further information, contact IM@gov.nl.ca.

The Corporate Records Information Management Standard (CRIMS) is a standard classification plan and records retention and disposal schedule used for the management of corporate records of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. CRIMS has been developed by the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) as a standard. CRIMS replaces the Information Management System for Administrative Records (IMSAR).

A memo to the Government Records Committee (GRC) is required from the Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister or equivalent outlining the organization’s intention to implement CRIMS. The following memo template must be used when requesting authorization from the GRC:

Please note: Links will be made available below as functions are reviewed and approved.


For more information or if you require assistance with CRIMS, please contact IM@gov.nl.ca.