Premier Doug Ford has created a new position of Chief Conservation Executive and has appointed Hassaan Basit of Hamilton to the position.
Basit will be in charge of ensuring that Ford’s dictates last year are implemented, including limiting conservation authority activities to their core missions.
That put a number of programs into doubt, such as subsidies to farmers to reduce erosion and protect drinking water.
The news release said the move will “enhance the effectiveness of the province’s conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve.”
“These changes will support the government’s commitment to protect Ontario’s economy by speeding up critical infrastructure and housing development, while safeguarding the environment.”
Hassaan Basit is currently chief administrative officer for the City of Burlington.
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