NEW: Eastern Ontario conservation authorities, mayors request changes to Ontario's Bill 23 ottnews
which has also been signed by dozens of concerned mayors and deputy mayors in eastern Ontario, says taxpayers will be on the hook for development costs if the bill goes through.
Pilon noted other changes could include hampering their ability to protect wetlands, and passing on responsibilities related to natural hazards and resources to municipalities. She says those costs could then be passed along to taxpayers, as smaller municipalities' don't have the ability to hire experts such as engineers and planners.
Pilon said conservation authorities were formed between 60 and 75 years ago on a watershed basis and because of problems with deforestation and flooding. "Our planners across SDG are also very concerned and a letter has gone out from the SDG planners to the government in order to be able to express our concerns," she added.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eastern Ontario child dies after testing positive for influenzaThe flu “is the primary respiratory virus circulating in the (Leeds, Grenville and Lanark) region at this time.
Read more »
Eastern Ontario child dies after testing positive for influenzaThe flu “is the primary respiratory virus circulating in the (Leeds, Grenville and Lanark) region at this time.
Read more »
Eastern Ontario great-grandmother, 83, wins $60M Lotto Max jackpotWhen Vera Page realized she had won the Lotto Max $60 million jackpot, she had a difficult time convincing herself she hit the jackpot.
Read more »
Eastern Ontario grandmother, 83, wins $60M playing Lotto MaxAn 83\u002Dyear\u002Dold great\u002Dgrandmother and organ donor from Eastern Ontario is also a $60 million LOTTO MAX winner.
Read more »