I am a lifelong Ontario…

I am a lifelong Ontario resident writing in strong opposition to the proposed changes of the Endangered Species Act. The proposal almost reads comedic - reducing an animals habitat to a single dwelling and the immediate surround area? Ridiculous. The current government has proven time and time again that they care very little for the environment or Ontario’s green spaces - which is ironic given that these are part of what make Ontario great. Allowing development proposals to go unchecked with immediate approval and a ‘build first, check things out later’ will be catastrophic. The damage to local ecosystems in this case will already be done. This policy has very little to do with furthering the economic wellness of Ontario and a lot to do with lining the pockets of the premiers friends in development. There is more to governing than dollar signs! We are stewards of this planet and have to safeguard it for generations to come. We must not make short-term decisions with irrevocable long term effects.