Investigation Report: FIPPA Refused Access – Manitoba Justice (00328)

2026-06-10

Summary

The complainant made six applications for access to Manitoba Justice for copies of procedures and standing orders related to segregation, suicide prevention and other related topics. Justice refused access to portions of the records under clauses 23(1)(a), 25(1)(a), 25(1)(c), 25(1)(i), 25(1)(k), 25(1)(n) and section 26 of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). A complaint was made to our office relating to this refusal of access. Our office reviewed the redactions made by Justice and we determined that the exceptions did not apply to the majority of the information originally withheld. We asked the public body to issue a revised access decision. Justice issued a revised decision. Our office discussed the remaining redactions and asked Justice to further reconsider its position. Justice agreed to issue a further revised access decision in which much of the previously withheld information was released. We determined the exceptions applied to the remaining withheld information. This complaint was partly supported.

Publishing note: This report was to be published in July 2023 but was not published due to a website error. After discovering the error, we have published the report in June 2026.

Case MO-00328 2021-1779