Yes, there are some exceptions. For example, the government can refuse to disclose records that contain personal information: about a person other than the person making the request; obtained in confidence from another government (foreign, provincial, municipal or regional) that might harm federal/provincial affairs; related to international affairs and defence; prepared by the RCMP about policing services; relating to criminal or law enforcement matters; about medical records where the information would be damaging to the requesting individual; covered by solicitor-client privilege ; contained in personal information banks which have been exempted by government order; that might threaten the safety of individuals; related to those sentenced for an offence; and related to security clearances; and other exceptions. March 2016