Overdevelopment and inappropriate development, including that on flood plains, led to major flooding and property damage in the 50's and 60's. We learned something from that, and we established science-based organisations to regulate human deveopment in key areas: Conservation Authorities.
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The Prince Edward County South Shore Joint Initiative strongly opposes the proposed changes to the definition of watercourses and the 30m setback from wetlands.
We support the objections made by Quinte Conservation and the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists.
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I firmly oppose any changes that reduce the protections for wetlands, surface waterways, underground waters and any other natural areas that are labelled as 'hazards' or otherwise.
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In a time when we are seeing increasing severe weather, effects of climate change, environmental degradation, and species and habitat loss, the need has never been greater to have conservation authorities on the job.
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The proposed changes to the Conservation Authority Act are simply another demonstration of this governments total disregard for our environment. Bill 23 must be repealed before more damage is done to our environment and surrounding communities.
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Do these plans/policies remove land from the existing or former Greenbelt for development? Do these plans destroy wetland for development? If yes then I would like to register my opposition to the policy/ plan with this comment.
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CA have too much authority......
Crowe Valley Conservation Authority in particular.
I am all in favor of regulations however they need to be enforced in a timely and professional manor.
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Creating a single provincial regulation that ensures clear and consistent requirements across all conservation authorities while addressing local differences is valuable, however, I have several major concerns about the proposed changes described in the consultation guide.
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As a farmer, I welcome any changes to the CA act regulations that currently restrict farmers from bringing new land into production, or prevent us from maintaining our existing drainage systems. Currently "development activities" is intended to prevent building in a wetland.
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This is yet another unnecessary and dangerous legislative endeavour.
The premise that this legislation will get "more Homes Built Faster" is false, with no hard evidence to support its efficacy.
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Comments on ERO 019-2927
Proposed Changes to the regulation of development for the
protection of people and property from natural hazards in Ontario
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The assertion that the revised regulation of development would offer adequate protection from natural hazards in Ontario rests on the dubious premise that neither the frequency nor the severity of such natural hazards will increase as a result of the proposed updates.
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Comments in regards to Proposed Updates to the Regulation of Development for the protection of people and property from natural hazards in Ontario
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I am concerned that there is no mention of pollution or land conservation in these proposed changes and that there is no definition for a provincially significant wetland. 30 Meters is too small for provincially significant wetlands. Its not clear what low risk activities are.
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With all due respect, Bill 23 threatens wildlife in Ontario!
Bill 23 and other proposed legislative and policy changes would affect natural heritage conservation, urban and rural land-use planning, and environmental protections through multiple and complex changes to:
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