Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information Request must be completed online and paid by credit card.

Step 1

Before submitting a request for information to the Town of Tecumseh please use the following link to determine from which institution you should make your request (e.g., Ontario Provincial Police).

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Step 2

If the above link confirms you are to request the information from the Town, before proceeding you should make a general inquiry by first contacting the relevant Town Department which may be able to simply respond to you directly.

Step 3

In the event you are required to proceed with a formal request under MFIPPA, and

• if your request is for your own personal information, include a copy of your identification bearing your signature; or 
• if you are requesting information on behalf of another person, include a letter with that person's signature authorizing you to make the request together with a copy of that person's identification with their signature.

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Submit Freedom of Information Request Form

• We will contact you with an estimated cost before processing your request if we believe it will cost more than $25.
• You will need to pay fifty percent (50%) of that cost before we proceed if it is more than $100.
• All fees must be paid by cash, cheque or money order, payable to “Treasurer, Town of Tecumseh.” Do not mail cash.

You can appeal to Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner within 30 days of receiving our decision if you are not satisfied.

Your appeal must include a copy of your original request for information and a copy of the Town's decision letter. Forward your appeal request with the appropriate fee to the Privacy Commissioner's office at:

2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8

Phone: 519-326-3333

The appeal fee for personal information requests is $10.

The appeal fee for a general records request is $25.