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I strongly oppose Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation poses a serious threat to Ontario’s natural heritage, democratic processes and Indigenous rights.
Bill 5 proposes to repeal the Endangered Species Act — one of the few tools we have to protect at-risk wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on. Replacing it with vague “goals” and unenforceable measures will lead to the further decline of species already on the brink. This is not modernization. It’s deregulation that puts short-term industrial gain ahead of long-term ecological and community health.
Equally alarming is the creation of “special economic zones” that would allow cabinet to approve major development projects without proper environmental assessment, public input or Indigenous consultation. This short cut for Ford’s friends undermines transparency, accountability and Ontario’s duty to uphold Indigenous rights and treaties.
Ontarians have not asked for weaker protections or less say in decisions that affect the province’s land, water and future. Bill 5 would silence community voices, marginalize science and erase decades of hard-won environmental progress.
I urge the Ontario government to withdraw Bill 5 in its entirety and instead work with environmental experts, Indigenous leaders and the public to strengthen — not dismantle — our systems of environmental protection.
Protecting nature is not a barrier to economic growth. It’s the foundation of a healthy, resilient and just society.

I am sick of the Conservative government under Doug Ford continuing to make decisions that are detrimental to the environment, to our Health Care system and to Education. It's like a concerted effort to destroy our children's future!!!

People are already leaving Toronto in droves. they can't afford to live here. There are 'For Rent' signs everywhere. During the debate before the provincial election Ford could only respond to significant questions with grandiose declarations about how much money "he" (our tax dollars) spent. Spreadsheet Economics are KILLING US. His government seems to have absolutely no connection to the human cost of his policies. Our society is collapsing under his jurisdiction. The Eglinton line is sitting there with weeds growing over the rails -- ten years in development with empty stations sitting there useless!!! Hospitals have diminished overworked staff. Schools are threatened with loss of music instruction and closing of pools. Exactly what has he done to improve this province??? He's bent on DESTRUCTION!!!!

Sadly, the people who voted for him don't seem to understand that this is what they voted for.

SHAMEFUL
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