Freedom of Information Request Fees
| FEE TYPE | RATE |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (mandatory) | $5.00 |
| Photocopies and Computer Print Outs | $0.20 per page |
| Records provided on CD-ROMS | $10.00 for each CD-ROM |
| Manually searching a record | $7.50 for each 15 minutes spent searching |
| Preparing a record for disclosure, including severing a part of the record. | $7.50 for each 15 minutes spent searching |
| Developing a computer program or other method of producing a record from a machine readable record | $15.00 for each 15 minutes spent searching |
| Costs incurred in locating, retreiving, processing and copying the record(s) if those costs are specified in an invoice received by the hospital | As per received invoice |
Note: HST is not applicable on these fees.
Payment Guidelines
- A request is not considered complete until it is received with the $5.00 application fee
- CMH may put the request on hold until the requested deposit is paid
- CMH reserves the right to wait for a personal cheque to clear prior to providing access to a record(s)
- CMH will provide requested records when the total invoice is paid unless the request has been denied
- For estimates over $100, a 50% deposit of the full cost estimate is required from the requestor
For more information, please download CMH's FIPPA Policy.
