This proposal is unnecessary, costly, and irresponsible. Adding yet another level of administration and bureaucracy will increase expenses for taxpayers while extending wait times for essential services.
Read more
I think all the Conservation areas work with the same rules and regulation,but independently.
ERCA has their hands full dealing with one district and they are so familiar with ours. There is also the costs involved combining these areas. I vote against the new plan.
Read more
This is very concerning and will definitely have an impact on development. The areas are not all similar nor is the local knowledge that ensures safety and compliance.
Please accept the enclosed letter from the Kingston Home Builder's Association as our submission with respect to Bill 60 and various ERO postings. We welcome the opportunity to discuss these comments further.
Read more
I strongly disagree with this proposal, particularly as it affects my local Conservation Authority, the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority. Pairing it with another at a far remove makes no sense. Perhaps a different issue in Southern Ontario, where there are many and they are closer together.
Read more
I think the Province has this one right.
If you look at the staff list of any CA you see a top heavy organization, with only about 30% actually in the field doing the grunt work.
Read more
Conservation decisions must remain local, accountable and responsive. I live in Essex County, surrounded on 3 sides by water. Flooding is a problem here, and rapid response is critical.
Read more
I am a lawyer in Ontario who does a significant amount of land development work. I also own property on the waterfront. I have seen first hand the overstretch of the conservation authorities.
Read more
I highly oppose the consolidation and path forward for conservation authorities that the Ontario government is proposing.
This government has continually shown its disregard for the protection or the environment.
Read more
I have reviewed the given proposal. The proposal to unite 36 conservation authorities in Ontario into 7 regional authorities has a number of practical advantages. It can build technical strength, establish a steadier permitting process, and cut down on overlapping work in municipalities.
Read more
I support efforts to improve coordination among Ontario’s conservation authorities, but consolidation mustn't weaken watershed-based decision-making or reduce local environmental expertise.
Read more
I'm very worried about the proposed amalgamation of the 36 Conservation Authorities into 7 Regional CAs. This goes against everything I've learned about government and communities working together to build local trust and partnerships.
Read more
RO 025-1257 – Opposition to forced regional consolidation of conservation authorities
I strongly oppose the proposed regional consolidation of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities.
Read more
It is clear that Doug Ford is making decisions that he is totally unqualified to make, to the detriment of our entire province. Please make decisions supported by SCIENCE-BASED EVIDENCE. Not an individuals opinion, and not to the benefit of a few private individuals.
Read more
This proposal states that these changes are to improve the conservation authority (CA) system to free up resources for front-line service delivery to help protect communities and better align the work of CAs with provincial priorities by reducing the number of CA’s from 36 to 7!
Read more
The proposed amalgamation of 31 conservation authorities into just seven is enormously misguided. These individual entities have the knowledge and expertise that is indispensable to properly manage their local areas.
Read more
View the comments this notice received through the registry. You can either download them all or search and sort below.
Some comments will not be posted online. Learn more about the comment status and our comment and privacy policies.
Download comments
This proposal is unnecessary…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173123
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I recognize the difficulty…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173138
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I think all the Conservation…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173169
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
This is very concerning and…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173193
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Please accept the enclosed…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173232
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I strongly disagree with…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173257
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I think the Province has…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173258
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Conservation decisions must…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173260
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Our family totally disagrees…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173261
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I am writing anonymously to…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173263
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I highly oppose the…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173269
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I have reviewed the given…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173281
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I support efforts to improve…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173282
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Thank you for the…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173283
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I'm very worried about the…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173291
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
RO 025-1257 – Opposition to…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173307
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
It is clear that Doug Ford…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173310
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
This proposal states that…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173322
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
The proposed amalgamation of…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173325
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I am strongly opposed to the…
Comment on
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities
Comment ID
173326
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions