Comment
Aim to reverse species decline with a stronger commitment to to species recovery.
Implement ESA (Endangered Species Act) as originally intended. Protection and recovery should be emphasized.
Enhance transparency and accountability
Invest in implementation of the ESA
• Focus on habitat-protection measures that are effective for the listed species and that simultaneously improve outcomes for multiple species at risk.
• Work with other ministries to ensure coordination to limit cumulative impacts on the lands and waters that provide wildlife habitat.
• Repeal the long list of exemptions for forestry, hydro, mining and commercial development, approved by cabinet in 2013.
• Amend the law to set a higher bar for creating exemptions through regulation by ensuring they cannot jeopardize the recovery of threatened or endangered species.
• Ensure local communities benefit from activities to maintain and restore endangered species and their habitat, including rural and northern communities.
• Support the continued leadership and critical role of Indigenous Peoples in conservation initiatives.
Submitted February 25, 2019 7:19 PM
Comment on
10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper
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013-4143
Comment ID
22017
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