The provincial government is using its Budget Bill to push through the biggest overhaul of Conservation Authorities in 80 years — cutting 36 local Authorities down to just seven and handing control to a new provincial agency run by political appointees. This risks increased flooding, weaker local oversight, and sidelining the science-based expertise that keeps our communities safe. For decades, Conservation Authorities have protected our water, reduced flood risks, and cared for natural areas cl

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