Nature is the one things…

Nature is the one things that connects us all as Canadians. Even those who prefer not to explore the wilderness or can appreciate the wonder of plants, animals and environment. This bill hurts more than the habitats for these creatures we all love, it hurts us all. We can build Canada without tearing down our most vulnerable inhabitants.

We are in a global biodiversity crisis. In Ontario alone, more than 230 plants and animals are at risk. The healthy forests, waters and wetlands species at risk rely on sustain all Ontarians.

I urge your government to:

– Cancel Bill 5 and plans to scrap the Endangered Species Act or implement “regulation-free zones” for resource extraction.

– Commit to strengthening the Endangered Species Act.

Rather than significantly weakening protections for species at risk, your government should be safeguarding biodiversity, respecting Indigenous rights and ensuring local communities benefit from the ecosystem services that nature freely provides.