I've heard reports from…

I've heard reports from scientists who actually study wildlife, water fowl, and cormorants. They do not support the proposal, citing the lack of science behind what appears to be a politically motivated. I've heard Gail Fraser, biologist and professor at York University, who has studied cormorants since 2006, speak about this. She wrote: "It is shocking the ministry did not provide supporting data with its proposal." She said there is no clear evidence cormorants are causing ecological damage beyond their natural role in the ecosystem." Usually such proposals include research on the subject proposed, but this announcement included no evidence. This is research available by MNR on this topic, yet that Ministry seemed to be neither consulted or discussed.

Opinion by those who study wildlife do not support such a cull at this time, and I agree with the scientists, more than the politicians who appear to be interested in gaining support from their constituency.

Thank you