I am very concerned about…

I am very concerned about the economic development language in this proposal.

I do not understand how the government can be serious about protecting species at risk while reducing protections under the guise of streamlining the process. There should be no compromising of protections for the environment.

I realize this government has inherited a massive provincial debt. Of course economic prudence is important. However, to use this as an excuse to reduce protections on species at risk is a dangerous exercise. We only have one planet.

We owe it to our children and grandchildren. Please do NOT compromise protection for endangered and at risk species under the guise of making Ontario open for business.