Fits: Systemic change · OAP wait times
Direct answer
Request records that a public body holds about your case or the system.
IPC Ontario · Verified 2026-07-04
- You are escalating to
- Freedom of information (FIPPA)
- Fits
- Systemic change · OAP wait times
- Official destination
- IPC Ontario ↗
What it can and cannot do
| What it can do | What it cannot do | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Compel a public body to disclose records, subject to exemptions | Deliver records quickly. Set timelines and possible fees apply. | IPC Ontario |
| Surface data that is not otherwise published | — | IPC Ontario |
When to consider it
- You want records a public body holds about your child or the program
- You are building an evidence base or a systemic picture
How this route works
Start it
How to start, say it or paste it File a freedom-of-information request with the ministry or public body. The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (ipc.on.ca) explains how.
Know what to expect
Public bodies have statutory response timelines; complex requests take longer.
IPC Ontario · Verified 2026-07-04
- Exemptions and fees apply. Appeals go to the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Keep the proof
This route does not require records up front — but save whatever reply you get.
Evidence for this guide
| Date | Record | Publisher | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPC Ontario | Official source linked from this route | Source |
If this route doesn't resolve it
These routes fit the same kind of problem — most families use more than one.