Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information

The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act applies to municipalities, local boards, agencies and commissions. This may include information held by a city clerk, a school board, board of health, public utility or police commission.

The Act requires that local government organizations protect the privacy of an individual's personal information existing in government records. It also gives individuals the right to request access to municipal government information, including most general records and records containing their own personal information.

Freedom of Information Request Form

Other brochures available from the Information and Privacy Commissioner:
Your Privacy and Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner (PDF)
The Appeal Process and Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner (PDF)
A Mini Guide to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (PDF)

For more information, call or write:
Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario
2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400
Toronto, Ontario  M4W 1A8
Telephone: 416-326-3333 • 1-800-387-0073
Facsimile: 416-325-9195
TTY: 416-325-7539
Website: www.ipc.on.ca