I am writing because I am so…

I am writing because I am so very worried about the environment, particularly at this time, knowing what I do about climate change, and what lies ahead for our endangered species. With the ever increasing temperatures, and with the extreme loss of glacier, permafrost and polar ice cap each year, the research I have read indicates that we are certain to loss up to one-third of our species. In 15 years, we will have NO polar bears - because we will have no polar ice cap in Ontario ... or in the world.

I am particularly concerned about this intended outcome: "Increase efficiencies in service delivery for authorization clients". My fear is that economic issues, so-called "efficiencies" will push aside the importance of protecting endangered species. Each plant and animal is part of a complex interaction which, if interfered with, can have dire unintended consequences.

I am convinced that our carbon footprint directly impacts the health of the environment. As such, my plea is that the Ontario government reconsiders the carbon tax at the same time as developing robust, protective environmental policy. I am happy to pay a carbon tax, knowing the tax will go towards developing sustainable energy policies (and create employment).

In summary, PLEASE let the new policy reflect that the people of Ontario are committed to doing everything in our power to save and protect ALL plant and animal species!