I am against the proposed…

I am against the proposed changes regarding the Endangered Species Act’s protection laws. The Endangered Species Act of 2007 was heralded as the best in Canada. The Act’s Preamble summarizes the importance for Species at Risk – the summary sentence states “the people of Ontario should protect species at risk for future generations”.
The Conservative government cannot just replace this act stating economic reasons and that the process is too slow. The #1 reason a species is endangered is because their habitat was destroyed. To scrap the act and tell developers to go ahead before a permit is supplied is unlawful, reckless, and mostly irresponsible.
A responsible and ethical government understands that arriving at the best land use decisions requires collaboration, understanding, and a commitment to negotiate in good faith.
I am deeply concerned about the effect of rapid growth, quick solutions provided by urban sprawl into our natural areas, wetlands, greenbelts. Our natural resources is Ontario’s greatest asset, and this includes all living species. Please do not accept this request for change.