American Iron and Metal Company Inc. (AIM) challenged the decision of Saint John Port Authority to disclose parts of a lease agreement following a CBC access request under the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
AIM sought to exempt additional information from disclosure, citing ATIA paragraphs 20(1)(b), (c), and (d).
Court's Decision
The Federal Court dismissed AIM's application, ruling the information was not exempt under ATIA.
The court found AIM failed to provide compelling evidence that the information was confidential, or that its disclosure would cause material financial loss or harm to AIM's competitive position.
Conclusion
The application was dismissed.
AIM was ordered to pay costs of $3570.00 to each respondent, Saint John Port Authority and CBC.
