Overview of Legislative Changes in the Conservation Authorities Act Presented by Linda Laliberte

Linda J. Laliberte, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, presented an overview of the legislative changes to the Conservation Authorities Act during the General Government Committee meeting on September 11, 2023. She provided background on the fundamental principles of Conservation Authorities and outlined the Ganaraska Conservation Program Areas. Laliberte discussed the updates under Bill 229, including the categorization of programs and services as per Regulation 687/21. She detailed the inventory of programs and services, timelines, and additional legislative changes. Laliberte also mentioned potential future Memorandum of Understanding's and next steps in the implementation process. The presentation concluded with a question-and-answer session with committee members.