Freedom of Information

We promote open government by operating in a manner that fosters and supports the principles of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) provides you the right to access municipal records with certain limitations and exemptions. The Act requires municipalities to protect personal information and how to collect, retain, use, disclose and dispose of that information. The result is a balance between access to information and protection of personal privacy.



To view the Town of Englehart's Freedom of Information (FOI) Request and Privacy Policy By-Law, please click here.

Complete and submit the Freedom of Information Request Form in person to the Municipal Office during regular office hours or by mail. A $5.00 application fee is required.

Email, Mail or Hand Deliver your Request to:

Town of Englehart, Box 399, 61 Fifth Avenue Englehart, ON P0J 1H0

admin@englehart.ca

The Municipality has 30 days after receiving the complete request (including the $5.00 application fee) to respond. The Act allows for additional time depending on the size and scope of the request. The Municipality will provide access to the requested records in whole or in part or tell you why the records cannot be provided.

Fees for processing of FOI requests, pursuant to O. Reg 823

Application Fee: A $5.00 application fee is mandatory for each request and cannot be waived. Each request based on property address or subject matter must be filed separately and the $5.00 application fee is applicable.

Search and Preparation Time: Requesters are charged $7.50 for every 15 minutes of municipal staff time to search, retrieve and prepare records. 

Copies of Records: Requesters are charged for all copies. Copies cost $0.25 per page or $12.00 per USB.

Please contact the Clerk's Office by email for telephone for more information 705-544-2244.