I believe that a strongly…

I believe that a strongly enforced ESA is critically important for protecting the provinces biodiversity.
Landscape - I agree that it is logical to address multiple species that occur within a specific habitat or geographical area for recovery plans or other initiatives
Listing - i think it is important that Minister not have discretion on COSSAROs assessment since that person is no expert. At the federal SARA, in some cases species were assessed by COSEWIC yet government did not allow their status to pass for years resulting in 2 status lists which was very confusing for the public. On the other hand COSSARO is currently not allowed to consider impacts that listing may have and whether assessment may negatively affect. I believe that COSSARO should have some consideration of implications perhaps with input from SARPAC prior to disclosing status to the minister.
Recovery and Habitat Regs - i agree that 9 months may be too short for effective government response. Timeline is needed however, 12 or 18 months would be more realistic. On the other hand 5 years is a reasonable length of time for recovery review.
Authorization - permits which allow violation of act to allow for development should be the exception not the rule. i agree that a simple system of authorization should be available to remove habitat for some species which are nearly entirely dependent on human habitats (e.g. nesting Barn Swallows)