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Ontario will merge 36 conservation authorities into seven regional agencies by October 2026 to improve efficiency and flood protection.
Ontario plans to consolidate 36 local conservation authorities into seven regional bodies by next October, establishing a new Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency to streamline watershed management, standardize permitting, and improve flood protection.
The government says the move will eliminate duplication, boost efficiency, and redirect resources to frontline services like dam maintenance and flood mapping, with no expected job losses.
A unified online permit system aims to speed up approvals, while legislation is expected soon.
Critics warn the shift could weaken local oversight, reduce environmental protections, and increase flood risks amid rising extreme weather.
Conservation lands and trails will remain unaffected.
Ontario fusionará 36 autoridades de conservación en siete agencias regionales en octubre de 2026 para mejorar la eficiencia y la protección contra inundaciones.