A Citizens' Toolkit for Nature Conservation

Policy and Legislation

Access to Information under Ontario’s Information and Privacy Acts

Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the provincial act) and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the municipal act) give you the right to request access to government-held information, including information about yourself. It is the responsibility of the Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) to ensure your right of access is protected. This website provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about freedom of government information in Ontario.

www.ipc.on.ca

E-Laws: Ontario’s legislation online

This site provides access to Ontario’s laws (statutes) and their associated regulations. Visitors can look at individual acts or regulations, or search all laws. Information is kept up to date and is usually available within several business days.

www.e-laws.gov.on.ca

Provincial Policy Statement

The 1997 Provincial Policy Statement, issued pursuant to section 3 of the Planning Act, provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. The policies focus on the key provincial interests related to land use planning (the Planning Act itself is available through E-laws, above).

www.mah.gov.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_1_133_1.html