As a resident of Thunder Bay it is insane to think our region's unique biodiversity and watershed could be controlled from Southern Ontario and amalgamated into the same conservation authority as Lake Huron.
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The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority's (SSMRCA) jurisdiction is locally focused, primarily encompassing the City of Sault Ste. Marie and the Township of Prince, covering specific watersheds that drain into the St. Marys River and Lake Superior.
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I am concerned about this proposed act to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs) into regional conservation authorities. This is NOT a good idea and does not provide social or ecological benefits to Ontarians.
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As an employee of Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, I am OPPOSED to the Province’s proposed amalgamation of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) with six other Southern Ontario Conservation Authorities to form the “Huron-Superior Regional Conservation Authority”.
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As a resident of the Winona area, situated between Hamilton and Grimsby, I am deeply concerned about maintaining the delicate balance of the Niagara region watersheds. Regional, not provincial divisions are needed to maintain the integrity of each area.
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Having worked with KCCA and CCCA as a SS teacher for 30 years and as an environmentalist for the passed 16 years as a retiree,(Elgin Stewardship Council, Ontario Envirothon, Canadian Chestnut Council),I see no benefit to the proposed alamagamation to these gigantic CAs.
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I strongly oppose the consolidation of conservation authorities. Conservation authorities (CA) reflect their local area and were created to address local resource management on behalf of their member municipalities.
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I am concerned about the motives of the conservative government under the leadership of Doug Ford.
The chronic underfunding of healthcare, education and long term care due to sleight of hand budgeting has been outlined in auditor general reports.
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I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed consolidation of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into seven regional entities and the creation of a provincial oversight agency.
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I oppose the new boundaries proposed for the regional consolidation of Ontario's 36 Ca's. The best way to free up resources for front line service delivery and community protection is to maintain the current watershed approach.
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December 19, 2025
MECP Conservation and Source Protection Branch
Sent via online comments: ERO #25-1257 Proposed boundaries for regional consolidations of Ontario Conservation Authorities
RE: Amalgamation of Conservation Authorities - Bill 68
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The Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods (Ontario), on behalf of urban communities across the Province, urges the Ontario Government to pause making the rapid, drastic, costly, and irreparable changes to the structure of Conservation Authorities as contained in this policy proposal; rather we ask that
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I am a citizen living in the Lower Trent Conservation Authority area, in the Cold Creek watershed - feeding into the Trent River at Frankford. I am opposed to any legislation that will reduce local conservation authority activity.
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I am not in support of the plan to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities.
This dangerous plan paves the way for unchecked development in floodplains at the expense of public safety, homeowner insurance rates and environmental impacts.
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The consolidation of Conservation Authorities will be a costly process that will slow down the work of CAs and lead to a lack of representation and oversight from local governments.
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I am a resident of Ontario, living in a small rural village. I am opposed to the amalgamation of the 36 Ontario Conservation Authorities being proposed by the Ontario government. I was a Doug Ford supporter, but no longer. This is a step I cannot support.
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Hello,
Thank you for the information that has been provided about the proposed regional consolidation of Conservation Authorities in Ontario. I, along with many other Ontarians, have significant concerns about this proposal and do not think it should proceed towards implementation.
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