Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information Requests

Kawartha Conservation tries to provide as much information as possible to the public but is mandated to follow the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56 (the Act). If you are unsure whether an official request is required under the Act please contact our Freedom of Information Coordinator for more information.

You may request access to general records, personal information records (about yourself), or request a correction of personal information by completing the Access/Correction Request Form.

Access/Correction Request Form

Fees

Each request requires a $5.00 application fee. Kawartha Conservation may also apply the following fees in accordance with the Act:

Personal Information Requests

Photocopying - $0.20 per page

Diskettes/CD's - $10

Computer Programming - $15 per ¼ hour to develop a program to retrieve information

General Information Requests

Search Time - $7.50 per ¼ hour required to sever and prepare records for release

Photocopying - $0.20 per page

Fee Estimates

If a request will cost more than $25.00, we will provide a fee estimate before granting access to the record. If the estimate is $100.00 or more, you may be required to pay a deposit of 50%.

Appeals

Kawartha Conservation has 30 calendar days from the date the request was received to respond. If 30 calendar days have passed and you have not received a decision letter, or you are not satisfied with the access decision made, you can appeal in writing to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

To file an appeal, you must write to the Commissioner's office within 30 calendar days of receiving the decision letter. Your letter should include the following:

Your name, address, telephone number;
Kawartha Conservation's name and the file number;
A copy of Kawartha Conservation's decision;
A copy of the request;
A reason for the appeal

Appeal Fees (must be included with the request)

Personal Requests - $10

General Requests - $25

Commissioner's Office

2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400
Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
Telephone: 416-326-3333
Toll Free: 1-800-387-0073

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

Contact Information

For questions about the Freedom of Information process or to apply please contact:

Kawartha Conservation
277 Kenrei Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
Telephone: 705-328-2271 x 216
Fax: 705-328-2286

Please note that payment is required at the time of application. All cheques must be made payable to Kawartha Conservation. Records will not be severed, copied or released until the fee is paid or waived.