On the surface, this proposal seems prudent, in that it states that it will free up resources. However, the plan to consolidate the province’s 36 local conservation agencies down to just 7 is alarming.
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I am reaching out to provide feedback to posting #025-1257 regarding the proposed consolidation of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into regional conservation authorities.
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Subject: Opposition to Conservation Authority Amalgamation and Creation of OPCA
To the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks:
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To whom it may concern,
It is our understanding that the consolidation of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into 7 regional CAs has been brought forward in an effort to operate with greater consistency and streamline the permit process.
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I am reaching out to provide feedback to posting #025-1257 regarding the proposed consolidation of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into regional conservation authorities.
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I'm not sure how consolidating and completely over hauling the current Conservation Authorities is saving money when the cost associated with such is over the top.
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Ontario's education minister eyes more possible school board takeovers as Bill 33 passes. This is a further indication that the Ford government wants to centralize power in ways that reduces municipalities' local control.
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Please keep the boundaries for groups like ERCA as is. Too large of an all-encompassing area will not meet the diverse needs of the individual, environmental communities.
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I am reaching out to provide feedback to posting #025-1257 regarding the proposed consolidation of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into regional conservation authorities.
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Essex County is home to many delicate ecosystems, Lake Erie, tall grass prairies and world renowned Point Pelee. To propose consolidating these areas is a move to sidestep years of work, protection and economic growth. These programs are sustainable and promote the areas rich history and diversity.
Conservation Authorities work directly with communities, landowners, and developers in their jurisdictions on a day-to-day basis. Consolidating jurisdictions from 36 to 7 will not result in any improvements to efficiency.
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The Ford government wants to amalgamate the agencies into 7 Regional Conservation Authorities and centralize their decision-making — apparently as an effort to speed up development.
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I am a registered professional forester in the Ontario Professional Foresters Association. I sit on the board of the Quinte Woodlot Association, a chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association. Our association works closely with Quinte Conservation, our local Conservation Authority.
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I support the regionalization of the conservation authorities. Currently, the salaries of administration in each location are too high. I mind they are currently not effective in responding to requests and protecting our lands and watersheds.
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I strongly oppose this proposal. It is obviously another Ford initiative to circumvent environmental assessments in order to line the pockets of his friends. There is little hope that one conservation authority can possibly monitor the entire Lake Superior & Lake Huron watershed district.
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Do not move forward with this Conservation Authorities are a vital piece of the conservation and urban balance. We do not need more Ontario governmental bureaucracy.
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I am very concerned about this proposal and the harm it may do in the province. As a long time homeowner in a flood plane, I understand the issues at hand, but I am very worried regarding the issues each conservation area has in regards to the others in the province.
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This is Trump style tactics. Doug Ford is worse than Kathleen Wynne. Every thing is focused on short term gains that have long term catastrophic results. This is not progress. This is fast regression. Removing these safeguards and infrastructure is eroding what makes Ontario great.
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