Conservation authorities were established as a direct response to flooding and erosion. Decision makers recognized the importance of ensuring conservation authorities were led by local voices and embodied local needs.
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I am fundamentally against the proposed amalgamation of the conservation authorities (ERO #025-1257). I work closely with these teams as part of my academic work on water quality in agricultural settings.
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At the Regular Council Meeting on December 8, 2025, the Council of the Municipality of Thames Centre adopted the following Resolution:
Resolution: 418-2025
Moved by: S. McMillan
Seconded by: D. Lockie
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Biodiversity is an extremely local issue and impossible to do well from such a large regional level, Hamilton Conservation Authority is extremely important to the Hamilton and Dundas community and to protecting our specific wildlife and nature communities.
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I agree with Hamilton Conservation Authority’s submission to the ERO. I am concerned about losing local decision-making and I support keeping conservation decisions rooted in our community.
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I write to you today as a concerned resident of Ontario to submit my strong opposition to the Province’s proposal in ERO Notice 025-1257 to amalgamate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into seven large, regional bodies.
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I do not support this proposed merger. 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.
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I write to express great concern, and disagreement with the approach the government is taking to this amalgamation. The largest concern is the very short timeline for consultation.
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I have a lot of concerns about this proposal. As an environment and geography teacher, I closely deal with two different conservation authorities frequently.
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As someone deeply passionate about outdoor recreation and a lifelong visitor of over 30 years to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Areas, I am extremely concerned about the proposed amalgamation of conservation authorities.
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This is not good policy. Larger Conservation Authorities risk loss of local and critical information. Also, too many issues have the potential to get lost in expanded regional authorities.
I am writing to oppose the proposed amalgamation of Conservation Authorities. I don't believe that this has any benefit to Ontario other than potential cost savings to the province.
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I think this is a terrible idea. The loss of specialized institutional knowledge will be disastrous. My area (Windsor-Essex) relies on ERCA's expertise to keep us and our property safe.
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I urge this to be reconsidered. The vast rang of land proves that it can not be treated as one big simplified region. This would further add complexities and delays which is the opposite of what is trying to be achieved.
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I, strongly oppose the proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s Conservation Authorities.
The proposed changes will erode accountability and local services, impose significant costs on taxpayers, and cause delays for landowners, builder and developers.
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I am opposed to the proposal to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into 7 large regional authorities as the resulting organization will be ineffective at applying science and local insight. I will provide more details in the following:
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Locally based decision-making and accountability is important for Conservation! The reason for this amalgamation has not been justified. The HCA is one of the Hamilton City Depts with a positive track record of responsiveness and success.
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