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Government proposes new regulation granting natural resources minister new powers over conservation authorities' permits

The province has proposed a draft regulation detailing when exactly the minister can take over the permitting process from conservation authorities. The list includes uses such as housing, transportation, hospitals, highways and community services.

Published Apr 12, 2024 at 3:45pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Government proposes new regulation granting natural resources minister new powers over conservation authorities' permits

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during a funding announcement, Friday, April 5, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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