"Ontario Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack announced a reduction in regional council seats in Niagara from 32 to just 13, including a regional chair. This change is part of a broader effort to streamline governance in Ontario's growing regions."
"The province plans to cut the number of regional seats in Simcoe County from 32 to 17, consisting of 16 mayors and a regional chair, to enhance decision-making efficiency."
"Under the new Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, the province will have the power to appoint regional chairs in various regions, granting them strong chair powers similar to those of strong mayors in some cities."
"These governance changes are intended to support lower costs for municipal taxpayers and ensure better alignment between regional decision-making and shared provincial priorities."
The provincial government announced significant changes to regional governance in Ontario. The number of council seats in Niagara will be reduced from 32 to 13, while Simcoe County will see a decrease from 32 to 17. Under the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, the province will have the authority to appoint regional chairs in several areas. These changes aim to lower municipal costs and improve alignment between regional and provincial priorities.
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