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receive and process submitted FOI requests.

The Freedom of Information and Privacy ( FOIP) coordinator can: Note: If you need further assistance, contact the Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) coordinator at the institution you want information from. You will be notified if a time extension is required. Institutions have 30 calendar days to process FOI requests except under specific circumstances. The FOI office or institution that receives your request for a fee waiver will discuss next steps in the process. You have the right to request a waiver of fees if the payment will cause financial hardship or if the information will benefit public health or safety. When processing fees are over $100, a deposit may be required. You will receive a fee estimate from the FOI office or institution where you submitted your FOI request, if the processing fees will be more than $25.

total costs incurred by the institution to produce or prepare the information.

format you wish to receive the information (for example, paper, electronic or multimedia records).

type of information you requested (for example, general records or personal information).

Processing feesĪdditional fees may apply to process a request.

There is no application fee for a request to make a correction to your own personal information.Ĭheck with the institution you are seeking records from to see what forms of payment are available (for example, cheque, money order, credit/debit cards and in-person options, cash). There is a mandatory $5 application fee for each FOI request. refer to the Directory of Institutions for the relevant institution address(es) to submit your completed form or letter.if you are submitting an FOI request to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, complete and submit this form.complete the Access or Correction Request form (or submit a written letter that outlines sufficient information to identify the records you want).you can submit a request by mail to any institution under FIPPA or MFIPPA.online requests can be submitted by completing an eRequest form (only for Ontario government ministries or institutions covered under FIPPA).Step 3: Complete and submit an official FOI request If you need help identifying relevant institution(s) for information of interest, refer to the Directory of Institutions to see a list of all public-sector organizations covered under FIPPA or MFIPPA as the request requirements may differ. Step 2: Identify the relevant institution(s) Additional fees may be associated with requests to access certain records. Note: Not all records listed in the Directory of Records are available through Freedom of Information requests. The Directory of Records describes the kinds of information held by provincial ministries and agencies under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( MFIPPA).

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How to submit an FOI request Step 1: Identify the information/records you wantīefore you make a request, identify the type of record you need.

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Information available to the public is subject to a full review by the Freedom of Information institution or office that receives the request.

multimedia records (for example, film, voice recordings, photographs).

electronic records (for example, emails, slide decks, spreadsheets).

paper records (for example, reports, plans, drawings).

This could include different record formats and media such as: When submitting an FOI request, please include a detailed description of the records or information requested.

licences and other Ontario government services.

police services (Ontario Provincial Police or municipal/regional police).

access another individual’s personal information (with appropriate authorization or consent of the individual).

access general records held by institutions (for example, Ontario government ministries, colleges, universities, agencies, municipalities).

You can submit a Freedom of Information ( FOI) request if you wish to: Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( MFIPPA), you have a right to request information from certain public-sector institutions in Ontario.Īnyone can make a request for information - there are no restrictions based on age or where you live.

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