Freedom of Information
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is mandated to adhere to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56 (MFIPPA). For information on MFIPPA, please visit the Ontario Government's e-laws website, which can be found here.
MFIPPA allows for the application of fees to a Freedom of Information request. Each request requires a $5 application fee. In certain instances under Section 45 of the act, fees may be waived. In addition to the $5.00 application fee, the Act provides that costs are to be borne by those who request access to information.
Download the FOI Request Form HERE.
Fee Schedule
FOI requests can be send by mail to:
250 Thorold Road West, 3rd Floor Welland, ON
L3C 3W2
Please note that you must include the $5.00 payment with your request or it will not be processed.
All cheques must be made payable to: Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
If the cost to prepare a request is over $25.00, the requestor may be given a fee estimate before completion. Records will not be severed, copied or released until the fee is paid or waived.