This seems to be a pointless…

This seems to be a pointless, expensive and poorly thought out proposal and just another way for the Ford government to further the interests of their developer friends Specifically:

The Province has not provided evidence showing why the merger is needed.
The plan notes that a regional approach is required to address inefficiency and streamline permit approvals, but doesn’t provide details on where existing CAs are falling short. We believe issues like inconsistent service or outdated systems can be addressed without restructuring the entire conservation system.

Local decision-making will be harder to maintain.

Mergers are expensive, and there’s no funding plan.
Bringing together conservation lands, visitor services, memberships, staff structures, and IT systems would be a major undertaking. The Province has not explained who will pay for these costs or how combining the systems will save money down the line.

The existing conservation authorities already provide an efficient, reliable service.

Strong conservation depends on local relationships.
For more than six decades, local authorities been supported by deep, local partnerships with municipalities, community groups, landowners, volunteers, foundations, and Indigenous partners. A larger, more removed agency could erode the local collaboration that makes conservation effective.

Key details about a merger remain unknown.
Governance, costs, timing, staffing, land management, branding, and community impact have not been explained, which leaves the potential effects of the merger uncertain