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Section 18 - Economic Interests of Canada The Provision:
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The head of a government institution may refuse to disclose any record
requested under this Act that contains |
| (a) |
Trade secrets or financial , commercial,
scientific or technical information that belongs to
the Government of Canada or a government institution and has
substantial value or is reasonably likely to have substantial value; |
| (b) |
information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to
prejudice the competitive position of a government
institution; |
| (c) |
scientific or technical information obtained through
research by an officer or employee of a government institution,
the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to deprive the
officer or employee of priority of publication; or |
| (d) |
information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to be
materially injurious to the financial interests of the Government of Canada or
the ability of the Government of Canada to manage the economy of
Canada or could reasonably be expected to result in an undue benefit to any
person, including, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, any such information
relating to |
| (i) |
the currency, coinage or legal tender of
Canada, |
| (ii) |
a contemplated change in the rate of bank interest or in
government borrowing, |
| (iii) |
a contemplated change in tariff rates ,
taxes, duties or any other revenue source, |
| (iv) |
a contemplated change in the conditions of operation of
financial institutions, |
| (v) |
a contemplated sale or purchase of securities or of
foreign or Canadian currency, or |
| (vi) |
a contemplated sale or acquisition of land or
property. |
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References to specific sections, subsections, paragraphs, and/or subparagraphs in the Access to Information Act:
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