Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information (FOI) Request

The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) gives you the right to ask for access to general municipal government information.

How to make a request

Requests must be made in writing. Download and complete the Freedom of Information Request Form and send it by mail, along with the $5 application fee to:

Freedom of Information Coordinator
100 Lakeshore Road
Timmins, ON
P4N 8R5

Fees for Freedom of Information Requests

Application Fee

$5.00 to be paid when submitting a request

Search Time

$7.50 per 15 minutes required to search and retrieve records

Record Preparation

$7.50 per 15 minutes required to prepare records for release. Preparation may include scanning or severing records.

Photocopies

$0.20 per page

USB Memory Stick

$10.00 for each USB

A fee estimate is provided if the fees are likely to be more than $25. A 50% deposit is required if the estimate if over $100. Records will not be severed, copied or released until the fee is paid.

Paying for your request

  • Cash, in person at 100 Lakeshore Road, Timmins, ON
  • Cheque payable to Mattagami Region Conservation Authority