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158769

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I appreciate the proposed Regulatory changes for accelerating and improving protections for Ontario’s drinking water sources under the Clean Water Act, 2006 that aim to streamline the cost and time to process source protection plan amendments in a world where more agile land use planning systems are Read more

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159007

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Climate Action Newmarket Aurora

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Climate Action Newmarket Aurora Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Clean Water Act, 2006 ERO 025-1104 Regulatory changes for accelerating and improving protections for Ontario’s drinking water sources Read more

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169367

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Bruce County

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We appreciate the interest in streamlining the process for review and approval of source protection plans, and the interest in standardizing policies for drinking water threats where it is appropriate do so. Read more

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172156

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Individual

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South River, Ontario is a prime example of critical water planning delays in populated and tourist areas. It is only a few hours away from Toronto and a hub for day trippers from the city, just north of Muskoka's cottage country. Read more

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172199

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Town of Orangeville

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1)For the SDWT activities that are to be managed through EASR, the SPC should have the ability to introduce Part IV policies to manage these activities, as the EASR is not a PI. Read more

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174344

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City of Guelph

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Please find attached the City of Guelph's comments regarding these regulatory proposals. This submission also includes comments regarding the implementation of the associated legislative amendments to the Clean Water Act (ERO 025-1060), which received Royal Assent on November 3, 2025. Read more

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174406

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Individual

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**UPDATE from the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations - please disregard the previous submission sent a few moments ago, as it had the wrong URL attachment to a different (previous) ERO posting. The correct submission for ERO 025-1104 is available at the attachment listed below. Read more

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174411

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Town of Halton Hills

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Thank you for the opportunity to review and provide comments on the proposed Regulatory changes for accelerating and improving protections for Ontario’s drinking water sources. Read more

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174498

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Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

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The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) supports MECP’s objective to modernize Ontario’s source water protection framework, provided that changes maintain strong risk management, technical accuracy, and public health protection. Read more

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174499

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Ontario Federation of Agriculture

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On behalf of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), please find attached our submission with respect to ERO # 025-1104 (Regulatory changes for accelerating and improving protections for Ontario’s drinking water sources). Read more

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174502

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Frontenac Municipal Services (FMS)

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Frontenac Municipal Services (FMS) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) proposed regulatory amendments intended to streamline and strengthen Ontario’s Source Water Protection (SWP) framework. Read more

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174514

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Individual

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With the proposed removal of required pre-consultation and newspaper ads, it would be appreciated if the Ministry could to identify that although these processes are no longer required, they will be supported by the Ministry if the local SPA deems it an important way to communicate the changes with Read more

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174572

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Essex Region Source Protection Authority

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December 3, 2025 Public Input Coordinator - Source Protection MECP Conservation and Source Protection Branch 300 Water Street North tower, 5th floor Peterborough, ON K9J 3C7 Canada RE: ERO 025-1060 and ERO 025-1104 Read more

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174599

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Ontario Rivers Alliance

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The Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) is a not-for-profit grassroots organization with a mission to protect, conserve, and restore riverine ecosystems across the province. Read more

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174621

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Anishinabek Nation

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On behalf of Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, please see supporting document for the Anishinabek Nation's submission to the Environmental Registry of Ontario re: 025-1104 - Clean Water Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. Read more