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Order 199 Appeal No. 900393 Ministry of the Attorney General As you will recall in Order 195 dated August 30, 1990, I ordered the head to provide me with further representations concerning the exercise of his discretion to refuse to confirm or deny the existence of a record of the nature requested. I have received further representations and having carefully considered them and in the circumstances of this appeal, it is my view that the head has exercised his discretion in accordance with established legal principles. Therefore, it is my view that the head's decision should not be disturbed on appeal and I uphold the head's decision to refuse to confirm or deny the existence of a record of the nature requested. Yours truly, Tom A. Wright Assistant Commissioner cc: The Honourable Howard Hampton Ms Ruth Maillard, FOI Co-ordinator Mr. W.R. Wolski, Counsel
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ORDER 199
Appeal 900393
Ministry of the Attorney General
October 2, 1990
VIA PRIORITY POST
Appellant
Dear Appellant:
Re: Order 199
Appeal No. 900393
Ministry of the Attorney General
As you will recall in Order 195 dated August 30, 1990, I ordered the head to provide me with further representations concerning the exercise of his discretion to refuse to confirm or deny the existence of a record of the nature requested.
I have received further representations and having carefully considered them and in the circumstances of this appeal, it is my view that the head has exercised his discretion in accordance with established legal principles. Therefore, it is my view that the head's decision should not be disturbed on appeal and I uphold the head's decision to refuse to confirm or deny the existence of a record of the nature requested.
Yours truly,
Tom A. Wright
Assistant Commissioner
cc: The Honourable Howard Hampton
Ms Ruth Maillard, FOI Co-ordinator
Mr. W.R. Wolski, Counsel