Freedom of Information and Privacy

The Town of Stouffville strives to ensure accountability and transparency while protecting the privacy and personal information of the public. The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), gives us a framework to provide access to public information while protecting personal information.

While most Town records are available by request, some may require you to submit a formal Freedom of Information (FOI) request. When you contact us to request information, we will let you know if you need to submit an FOI.

The following information is routinely available by request. Please contact the department that holds the records to request access:

• Zoning – Planning and Building 
• Bids, tenders and proposals – Centralized Customer Service Centre
• Building, lot grading and any other information related to your property – Planning and Building 
• Business licences and licence requirements – clerks@townofws.ca 
• Committee of Adjustment matters – clerks@townofws.ca 
• Community demographics or business statistics – Economic Development 

If the information you are requesting cannot be released by routine request, you have to submit a formal FOI request along with a $5.00 fee. This fee can be paid online, in person, or by submitting a cheque by mail.

If you are requesting on behalf of someone else, please include a signed letter of consent and a photocopy of a piece of their ID with a  signature (such as a driver’s licence) for verification.

Should you wish to clarify whether or not your request requires to be submitted as a formal FOI request, please contact clerks@townofws.ca.