We must look to the future…

We must look to the future and not look for short term gain without consideration and a plan for our environment and wildlife habitat. We must avoid continuing the spiral of mass extinction. We have to recognize the connection in living in a healthy planet and living with less impact. Decisions cannot be made that take us backwards to 20 years ago - we must move forward. •Changes to the Endangered Species Act should improve protections, not water them down even further.
•This review won’t help species at risk if it doesn’t address exemptions that make it too easy for business and industry to do even more harm to critical habitat. Clearly defined no-go zones protect wildlife – while creating efficiencies for business by making it clear where development won’t be permitted.
•We need protections that lead to recovery for species-at-risk in Ontario– we don’t need changes that will drive more species to extinction.