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A Government “For the People”? This is a Payoff for the Powerful

Let’s be honest — this proposal has nothing to do with protecting endangered species. It’s about clearing the way for Doug Ford’s developer friends to pave over wetlands, forests, and habitat without having to worry about pesky regulations. It’s a cash grab wrapped in bureaucratic language. Ford isn’t serving the people — he’s serving the rich, at our expense.

A Blatant Middle Finger to Science, Democracy, and the Public

By sidelining COSSARO and giving himself the power to decide which species are protected, Ford is effectively saying he doesn’t care what scientists, conservationists, or the public think. This is a government that doesn’t want to be challenged — it wants to rule by decree, even if it means pushing species to extinction. It’s authoritarian environmental policy, plain and simple.

Deregulation Disguised as “Modernization”

Ford is using buzzwords like “streamlining” and “efficiency” to hide what this really is: a coordinated attack on the natural world for short-term profit. Allowing projects to proceed immediately upon registration means no accountability, no checks, and no real consequences — just open season for destruction. It’s a con, and we’re not buying it.

Prioritizing Developer Profits Over Public Interest

This legislation isn’t just bad policy — it’s morally bankrupt. It puts endangered species on the auction block so that wealthy landowners and developers can cash in. Meanwhile, ordinary Ontarians lose access to clean water, intact ecosystems, and a government they can trust. We see exactly who benefits from this — and it isn’t us.

Ford is Betting We’re Not Paying Attention. He’s Wrong.

Trying to push this through quietly is yet another insult. After the Greenbelt scandal, Ontarians have every reason to be suspicious — and furious. This proposal is another example of backroom deals dressed up as policy. It’s time to call this what it is: a betrayal of public trust and a slap in the face to everyone who cares about our environment, our wildlife, and our future.

Conclusion: This Is Not Governance — It’s Exploitation

Doug Ford’s government has repeatedly shown that it answers to developers, not the public. This proposal continues that pattern with ruthless clarity. It’s a political payoff disguised as a policy update. We won’t stay silent while Ontario’s natural heritage is sold off for profit. This proposal must be scrapped — and the public deserves real accountability.