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P-648
The Social Assistance Review Board (the Board) received a request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act) for access to the notes taken by the Board members who heard two specific cases. The Board denied access to the notes pursuant to sections 21 and 22(a) of the Act. The requester appealed the Board's decision.
During the course of mediation, the Board indicated that each case was heard by only one Board member. The same individual heard both cases.
Mediation was not successful, and notice that an inquiry was being conducted to review the Board's decision was sent to the appellant and the Board. Representations were received from both parties. In its representations, the Board withdrew its reliance on section 22(a).
The parties were subsequently asked to comment on the application, if any, of section 23 of the Act to the circumstances of this appeal. Supplementary representations were received from both the Board and the appellant.
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