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177094

Commenting on behalf of

Town of Goderich

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Friday, December 19, 2025 RE: Town of Goderich Environment Committee Comments Proposed Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act Environmental Registry of Ontario – Deadline December 22, 2025 Read more

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177097

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Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton

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Dear Minister, On behalf of the Municipality of Brockton, Council appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the Province of Ontario’s proposed consolidation of Conservation Authorities (CAs) into larger Regional Conservation Authorities (RCAs). Read more

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177098

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Township of Puslinch

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On behalf of Township of Puslinch Council, the attached comments are respectfully submitted for consideration with respect to ERO Posting 025-1257 regarding consultation on Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities. Read more

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177100

Commenting on behalf of

Lakehead Region Conservation Authority

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Please find attached the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority's ERO submission to posting #025-1257: Proposed Boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario's Conservation Authorities. Read more

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177103

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Individual

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I am attaching a document below. My key points are for the province to consider the following. 1a) Achieving efficiency through organizational scale. 1b) Rethinking Funding - Considering a geographic rather than a population density based funding model. Read more

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177105

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Individual

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To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed amalgamation of the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) into a new Northeastern Ontario Regional Conservation Authority. Read more

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177109

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Individual

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The Corporation of the City of Timmins objects to the proposed regional boundaries and passed a resolution as follows: WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act( 1946) enables municipalities to establish local conservation authorities governed by municipally appointed boards and funded through Read more

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177110

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Individual

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As a Canada Research Chair in Freshwater Restoration Ecology, my research and the global science community has shown that watershed-scale monitoring and stewardship is crucial for livelihoods, economies and well-being. Read more

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177112

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Individual

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To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed amalgamation of the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) into a new Northeastern Ontario Regional Conservation Authority. Read more

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177114

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Individual

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I am writing to express my concern and dismay regarding the Ontario proposal to consolidate Conservation Authorities across the province. Tinkering with Authority boundaries is not a new idea, and Conservation Authorities have merged in the recent past (Quinte Conservation). Read more

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177118

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Individual

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Watersheds are extremely important. Our water quality and quantity are both threatened. Local on the ground knowledge is vital to decision making. I think by making the areas larger municipalities will lack the ability to input their knowledge based opinions. Read more

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177120

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Individual

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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. Read more

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177121

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Individual

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Hiawatha Highlands is a key part of Sault Ste. Marie's community. It is very well managed by the local SSMRCA who had many unique partnerships with local organizations that use the conservation areas. Read more

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177122

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Individual

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While I support the goals of increased consistency and standardization at conservation authorities, I do not believe the proposed consolidation plan will meet those goals – on the contrary, I believe consolidation as proposed will actually increase costs, reduce efficiency and make it harder for res Read more

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177124

Commenting on behalf of

W12A Landfill Public Liaison Committee

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Good afternoon, I submit this concern on behalf of the W12A Landfill Public Liaison Committee in London, Ontario. A PLC that seats 13 people, including myself, its Chair, and speaks for our community of the former Westminster Township that was amalgamated with London, Ontario. Read more