Freedom of Information Requests

A generic request form for filing a request for information can be obtained on the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario website at Request Form FIPPA/MFIPPA. 

There is a mandatory $5.00 application fee that must be paid when submitting a Freedom of Information request. Additional fees may be incurred under Section 45 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Please be advised the $5.00 application fee cannot be waived and is non-refundable.

Additional costs for searching, photocopying, severing etc. may apply to a request.

The Board responds to a request within 30 days of receiving the request and the $5.00 application fee. For requests that involve a large number of records, require an extensive search, or consultation with an external third party, the time limit can be extended. 

Where a request involves a large number of records or requires an extensive search for records, the Board will provide you with a time extension or a fee estimate based on the estimated number of hours it will take staff to search for the records. 

Unfortunately, there is no way to expedite a request. A note may be written on the request form that records are needed urgently, however, there are no guarantees a response will be made available before the 30-day time frame. 

Please complete the Authorization and include it with your request form.