The wording in this…

The wording in this discussion paper paper makes it clear that what is really at stake is weakening the Endangered Species Act and streamlining development. This is unacceptable. The Act has already been weakened through previous amendments that never should have happened.

Consider that development of one sort or another is the primary reason for species being at risk in the first place. Making it easier to conduct development activities rather than instead strengthening the act places the interests of business over biodiversity. Quite literally short term interests over long term evolution of species and the ecosystems they a part of (and which we depend on). This is selling the heritage of our children and grandchildren for immediate short term profit. Diverse business and economic opportunities will continue in the province regardless of the presence of a strong Endangered Species Act. But extinction is forever.