It's about time the CA's were instructed to get back to their mandate of controlling and managing public property and their respective watersheds. I have had two run ins with them and have been threatened with fines and jail sentences.
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I have read with great interest Environmental Registry posting #-19-2927 – Proposed updates to the regulation of development for the protection of people and property from natural hazards in Ontario and have read the regulatory proposal consultation guide in detail.
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We need to stop letting the provincial government be corrupt in its dealings and use of power. Do not put this threat to the environment as “helping” those gain housing.
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Hello,
I am writing you in concern over the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act in relation to the More Homes Built Faster Act.
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These regulations seem to be based on the premise that it is necessary to build near or encroach upon wetlands as currently defined and other environmentally sensitive areas and protected areas in order to provide housing. This is simply not the case.
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Conservation Authorities have the expertise to ensure that hazardlands are not built upon for economic and environmental and public safety reasons. However it is also important that they continue to play a role in ensuring that natural heritage lands are retained within developments.
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Nothing in the opening statement above of Bill 23 is wrong. It is what is missing that is the problem. Building up and not out, means putting large commercial parking lots under buildings not beside them.
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The PPS does not prohibit Drainage Act works in PSWs. The DART protocol is a piece of junk. Rural farmers struggle with the cost of drainage works where the Conservation Authorities will not permit the work to proceed without expensive studies and lawsuits.
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Coupled with the changes proposed to the CAA through ERO posting 019-6141, this proposal will significantly alter how CAs operate in their permitting role and alter the way they interact with the development review process under the Planning Act.
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Limiting the site-specific conditions a conservation authority may attach to a permit to matters dealing with natural hazards and public safety seems like a quick way to silence CA warnings about flooding and other threats to public safety caused by natural hazards.
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Re: Proposed Natural Hazards Regulatory Changes ERO Notice/019-2927
This proposal, if implemented, would significantly weaken the definition of wetlands. There are many wetland areas in Ontario that would be excluded from control under the proposed legislation.
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A strong conservation authority is incredibly important for keeping governments from making changes that will have long term costs and consequences to future generations, such as Bill 23. Corruption in governments is common - we need strong protection against it.
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Please find attached Conservation Ontario's comments on the "Proposed updates to the regulation of development for the protection of people and property from natural hazards in Ontario" (ERO#019-2927)".
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