Dear Doug Ford, I am writing…

Dear Doug Ford,

I am writing to strongly condemn bill 5 and ask that you do not pass this bill.

This plan to scrap the Endangered Species Act and create regulation-free zones for industry is a huge step in the wrong direction. The proposal threatens the natural world all around us and puts wildlife at greater risk than ever.

To build a healthy and resilient Ontario, we need a strong Endangered Species Act that protects imperiled species and ensures communities can benefit from the many ecosystem services that nature freely provides.

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.

Thank you,