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Conservation Authority Merger — Ford Forces 36 Local Environmental Watchdogs into 9, Overriding 14,000 Objections

Over the objections of more than 14,000 residents, municipalities, and environmental groups, the Ford government is forcing Ontario's 36 conservation authorities — locally funded, elected-representation bodies that manage watersheds, flood control, and natural hazards — to merge into just 9 regional bodies starting May 2026, weakening local accountability and environmental oversight at a time of escalating climate risk.

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  • Doug Ford
  • Rob Flack
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