On behalf of the County of…

On behalf of the County of Essex Council

Re: Opposition to Proposed Consolidation of Conservation Authorities

The Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex held a meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. At said meeting, Council raised the matter of the proposed changes to Conservation Authorities under Bill 68, and subsequently passed the following resolution:

343-2025
Moved By Sherry Bondy
Seconded By Gary McNamara

That Essex County Council direct Administration to send a letter to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), in support of the lower-tier municipalities with jurisdiction over the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), outlining the importance of local administrative resources, board representation and maintaining existing relationships with the local conservation authority following the Minister's review under current proposed legislation; and,
That said letter include copies of the letters received from the municipalities of Essex County; and,
That the letter be forwarded to the seven lower-tier municipalities of the County of Essex, the City of Windsor, the Township of Pelee, ERCA, local MPPs, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus (WOWC).

Carried Unanimously