This proposal is unnecessary…

This proposal is unnecessary, costly, and irresponsible. Adding yet another level of administration and bureaucracy will increase expenses for taxpayers while extending wait times for essential services. Many of the changes you seek can be achieved without creating an additional bureaucratic layer, and doing so would save money across multiple areas.

It is deeply concerning that those leading this initiative lack expertise in the field. While the Minister may have limited experience, this plan was launched without a solid foundation or clear strategy. Such governance is neither fiscally conservative nor responsible, and it fails to meet the standards of informed decision-making.

The only individuals who stand to benefit are those appointed to positions within the new structure. Meanwhile, tax-paying Ontarians are being asked to shoulder the salaries of a dozen or more administrators, receiving nothing in return but adverse effects and a decline in quality of life. This represents an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers.

Beyond financial waste, this plan jeopardizes public safety. Ontarians face heightened risks from flooding and shoreline erosion, yet this proposal ignores the critical differences in regional topography. For example, Guelph’s hilly terrain cannot be treated the same as Essex and Kent counties, which are flatter than the prairies and heavily drained. Such oversights erode public safety and demonstrate a reckless disregard for regional realities.

This plan offers no tangible benefits to Ontarians. It is fiscally irresponsible, operationally flawed, and environmentally dangerous. I strongly urge the agency to abandon this misguided initiative and prioritize solutions that are cost-effective, evidence-based, and protective of public safety.