I do not agree with the…

I do not agree with the proposed changes. I believe other relevant environmental groups should be consulted. After researching the David Suzuki foundation, I would state that the proposed policies:
- Species listed as threatened or endangered may no longer be automatically protected
- Changes to “edge of range” species means considering populations outside of Ontario when listing a species at risk. This includes man Southern Ontarian species, allowing Ontario to simply opt out of protecting species at home.
- Introducing pay-to-proceed system on harmful activities. Developers and proponents should not be allowed to pay their way out of protecting endangered species’ habitats.
- Opening the scientific committee to non-scientist members. This change could allow people with no knowledge or scientific background to be involved in decisions for species.
- Giving the Minister the discretion to interfere with the listing of at risk species, bringing politics into the protection of endangered species

Given the information above, I feel that this is not a policy that should be in place. To provide a specific reference, I disagree with section 2. A.

Please consider the recommendations of important outside parties in this decision.

Thank you for your time.