P-492

The requester in this case originally filed a complaint with the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the OHRC) alleging that his employer had discriminated against him on the basis of creed, contrary to the Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code). Following an investigation, the OHRC decided that the evidence did not warrant the appointment of a Board of Inquiry to hear the complaint.

The requester sought access to the OHRC's file on his case under the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act). The OHRC identified a number of records which were responsive to the request. The institution then made the decision to grant access to some documentation but refused to release other records, in full or in part, based on the exemptions found in sections 13, 14(2)(a), 19, 21 and 49(a) and (b) of the Act. The requester appealed the OHRC's decision.

During mediation, the OHRC provided the appellant with additional records after two third parties had consented to the release of information relating to them. Further mediation was not successful and notice that an inquiry was being conducted to review the OHRC's decision was sent to the appellant and the OHRC. Representations were received from both parties.

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• FIPPA
• 14(2)(a)
• 2(1) personal information
• 49(a)
• Section 19
• 13(1)

• Advice or Recommendations
• conciliation record
• intake record
• investigation record
• law enforcement