Acceptable Use of MPAC Data
Under the Assessment Act, municipalities can use MPAC's data for planning purposes only. This generally means internal municipal activity, which includes many land-use planning activities, property tax billing and collection, and consultation purposes. Acts like the Development Charges Act, Municipal Act, and Provincial Offences Act, also allow MPAC's data to be used for specific purposes. If you have a specific data-use question, please contact your local Account Manager.
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Using MPAC Data for Non-Planning Purposes
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MPAC Data Used for Consultations
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