Freedom of Information

The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act) came into effect on January 1st, 1991. The Act applies to all municipalities in Ontario as well as Police Services.

The Act gives individuals the right to request access to information held by Police Services, including both operation and administrative documents, as well as records containing an individual's personal information.

The Act also requires Police Services to protect personal information contained in their record holdings. These requirements are outlined in a set of rules governing the proper collection, retention, use, disclosure and disposal of personal information.

This publication outlines the information most commonly sought after and what information is contained therein, as well as provide answers to frequently asked questions about how to obtain information form the Guelph Police Service.

Download the FOI access/correction request form

Download a Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Pamphlet for applications

(Both of these files require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open)