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flag Ontario is merging 36 conservation authorities into seven regional bodies by Jan. 1, 2026, amid concerns over weakened environmental protection.

flag Ontario is merging 36 conservation authorities into seven regional bodies by January 1, 2026, under the "Plan to Protect Ontario Act," with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority joining the Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority. flag The government says the change will reduce red tape and speed up development, but critics warn it undermines environmental protection, weakens local input, and prioritizes construction over conservation. flag Since 2018, the Ford government has rolled back environmental oversight through multiple bills, limiting conservation authorities’ role in land use decisions. flag Concerns remain over funding, accountability, and long-term impacts on water quality, flood mitigation, and habitat preservation.

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