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98582

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Yet another insane Ford government blatantly creates proposed regulation under the Conservation Authorities Act that would enable the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to override a broad suite of Conservation Authorities, permitting decisions that prohibit or impose strict conditions on de Read more

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98583

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I am against this proposed regulation. Under the proposal, permitting decisions would no longer be informed by the deep local knowledge, technical expertise and watershed-health mandate of CAs. Read more

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98603

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These amendments are being proposed to facilitate the agenda of the current governing party and give little consideration to the long-term consequences on the sustainability of all life. In Ontario today, the governing party is NOT supported by the majority of the electorate. Read more

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98613

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Why is this government obsessed with destroying the environment? Leave the conservation authorities alone! if you pave over every wetland, clear every forest and farmland you are sentencing millions of innocent animals to death and expediting hardship for Ontarians. Read more

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98614

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Why is this government obsessed with destroying the environment? Leave the conservation authorities alone! if you pave over every wetland, clear every forest and farmland you are sentencing millions of innocent animals to death and expediting hardship for Ontarians. Read more

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98619

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Long Point Region Conservation Authority

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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the “Regulation detailing new Minister’s Permit and Review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act”. LPRCA has reviewed the proposed regulation and can provide the following comments for the Province’s consideration. Read more

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98629

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We are facing multiple crises environmentally and to reduce the decision-making authority of CAs makes no sense at all. They know more about our watersheds, wetlands and rivers than anyone in the province. Certainly more than a single Minister would. Read more

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98635

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Leave the conservation authorities alone so that they can get on with their job of protecting the people of Ontario against natural hazards and flooding. They are the trained professionals in this area - sorry - but the minister is not. Read more

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98640

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Township of Puslinch

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The Township of Puslinch Council considered ERO Posting 019-8320 and the Halton Conservation Authority report regarding the Minister's permit and review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act for information at its meeting on May 1, 2024. Read more

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98644

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Once again, the Ford government is demonstrating that they prioritize development and profit over long-term environmental sustainability. The CAs know their watersheds. Let them do their job and stop pandering to whiners (i.e., some players in the development community).

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98648

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Below is a letter that I sent to several MPP regarding my concerns for changes to the Conservation Authorities Act Section 28:1 Section 9 of the Regulation 41/24. I deleted my name and address on the signature line following your instructions above. These changes to the Reg. Read more

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98654

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The proposed changes to the Conservation Act, which gives permitting powers to the Minister are not necessary as the Conservation Authorities have demonstrated local experience and a deeply developed knowledge of the areas that they protect for the integrity of natural heritage features that p Read more

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98662

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Hamilton Conservation Authority

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Dear Sir/Madam: Re: Regulation detailing new Minister’s permit and review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act Environmental Registry of Ontario Number 019-8320 Introduction Read more

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98664

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Canadian Environmental Law Association

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Please see attached for our formatted comment. Pasted below: May 6, 2024 The Honourable Graydon Smith Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Whitney Block 5th Floor 99 Wellesley Street Toronto, ON M7A 1W3 Read more