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Ontario will merge 36 conservation authorities into nine regional agencies by 2027, keeping Lakehead Region independent.
Ontario will consolidate 36 conservation authorities into nine regional agencies by 2027, with the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority remaining independent in northwestern Ontario.
The change, announced by Environment Minister Todd McCarthy on March 10, 2026, follows public feedback and aims to streamline environmental oversight, improve flood protection, and reduce administrative duplication.
No job losses are expected, and the new Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency will oversee the transition.
Critics warn the move may weaken local environmental protections, while the province emphasizes improved efficiency and coordination.
Meanwhile, southern Ontario faces heavy rain and flood risks due to saturated ground.
Ontario fusionará 36 autoridades de conservación en nueve agencias regionales para 2027, manteniendo a la Región Lakehead independiente.