The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released Report A-2026-004 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-2026-004 |
| Report Date: | February 20, 2026 |
| Public Body: | Town of Bay Bulls |
| Summary: | The Complainant made an access request to the Town of Bay Bulls for records about a plan to expropriate a property. The Town provided responsive records, withholding information under section 29 (policy advice and recommendations), section 30 (legal advice), and section 35 (disclosure harmful to the financial or economic interests of a public body) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. The Complainant argued that the expropriation was discussed in a public town council meeting and thus there is no justification for withholding the information. The Complainant also alleged that the Town failed in its duty to assist as required by section 13. This Office determined that some information could be withheld; however, the Commissioner also concluded that several of the records had been tabled at a public council meeting and recommended their disclosure. The Commissioner also found the Town had met its duty to assist. |
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