On April 22, 2026, the President of the Archives Association of Ontario, Shelley Respondek, sent a letter to Warden Post and Members of Dufferin County Council with serious concerns regarding the Dufferin County's Municipal Program Assessment and the implication of its recommendations for the County of Dufferin Archives.

The County of Dufferin Archives is responsible for municipal archival services across eight municipalities. It is the main repository for public records, documenting the actions of local governments, Council minutes, by-Laws, tax records, and departmental records. This collection and associated research services support the municipalities’ obligation to preserve and provide access to government records as per the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In addition to government records, the Archives collects significant non-government records, including those of organizations, groups, and private citizens that document the history and development of the area and its people.

These records serve as the collective memory of Dufferin County, providing accountability and transparency, and fostering an understanding of the county’s place within Ontario.

You can read the letter here.