The proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities is an utterly disgraceful attempt to destroy more of the environment and make it more difficult to protect the land, people and planet. This bill must be repealed immediately.
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It is true there is a wide variation in technical capacity at CA's that can sometimes impede sound decision making but this only because the province has substantively under funded the CA's for more than 25 years when the pulled a shared funding mode with municipalities.
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Conservation authorities serve as local voices on sustainable community development. Bill 68 consolidates conservation areas and gives the province oversight on these areas. This is not in the best interest of the people of Ontario.
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I am a farmer in Eastern Ontario, and I am writing to share my concerns and my opposition with the proposed consolidation of Conservation Authorities.
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I am an ecologist and obtain permits from Conservation Authorities (CAs) for infrastructure and development projects.
I agree that improvements with consistency throughout CAs is required.
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I would like to state my opposition to the proposed amalgamation/reorganization of Ontario's Conservation Authorities.
Simply put you cannot properly carry-out the important environmental stewardship on local watersheds, without a focused local presence.
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This will undermine the conservation attempts and species at risk. Conservations are already stretched thin, our species of flora and fauna have little spaces to call home and this will undoubtedly bring some to the brink of extinction.
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I agree with HamiltonCA’s submission to the ERO. And as a resident within Halton Conservation Authority, I am concerned about losing local decision-making and I support keeping conservation decisions rooted in our community.
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I am writing to express my serious concerns about the proposal to restructure Ontario’s current Conservation Authority framework into 7 larger regions. I do not feel the Province has provided just reason for this proposal nor is the use of political appointees responsible governance.
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I am very concerned that the amalgamation of all 36 of our Conservation Authorities into just 7 large regional bodies will compromise communication with, and accountability to, affected local communities and residents; and that exposure to hazards including flooding will be increased by this decisio
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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.
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We love the lakehead conservation authority! It does alot of good in our community and it is very important to have northern representation in this area. We traveled today from Thunder Bay to Southern Ontario and watched the landscape change.
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We work in the field where we are in direct contact with local conservation authorities being very concerned about the amalgamation of CA's knowing that each area is very different in topography, and knowledge or local CA's is important.
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1. What do you see as key factors to support a successful transition and outcome of regional conservation authority consolidation?
A. Maintain strong local representation and accountability.
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Dear All
Only recently did I learn about the project of the amalgamation of the Regional Conservation Authorities. I read the Supplement Document, looked at the maps and now I am convinced that this is not a good idea.
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I think they should remain the same. This way each area has more control over their area. I have seen too often when there is a massive take over the larger areas get what they want and forget the little guy. Hopefully each area can talk with each other if needed
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