Ontario Regulation 823 sets out the specific fees to be charged for processing a Freedom of Information Request.
| Type of fee | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $5 | Must accompany your request. The fee is mandatory and cannot be waived. |
| Appeal fee – general records | $25 | Payable to the Minister of Finance. |
| Appeal fee – personal information | $10 | Payable to the Minister of Finance. |
| Appeal fee – personal health information | no fee | |
| Photocopies | $.20 per page | Related to processing fees. Payable before records are received. |
| Computer programming | $15 per 1/4 hour | If needed to develop a program to retrieve information. |
| Computer disks | $10 per disk | Related to processing fees. Payable before records are received. |
| Search time | $7.50 per 1/4 hour | Required to search and retrieve records. |
| Record preparation | $7.50 per 1/4 hour | Required to prepare records for release (removal of confidential information). |