ERO number 013-5033 In…

ERO number
013-5033

In regards to the proposed amendments to the ESA in your 10 year review:

I hereby stand strongly opposed to the following changes listed as per the categories you identified in your on-line proposal:
1D
1E
2A (inclusive)
2B
2C
2D
3A
3B
3C
3D
4 -INCLUSIVE!!!!
5B

The fact that this 10 year review actually proposes that industry be allowed to pay fees, in lieu of following protection for species, is appauling to a staggering degree. Allowing industry to circumvent protection, contrevenes the very reason why protection is to be in place for environments and species at risk. The proposal for what these fees would then be utilized for is equally disturbing. The provincial slogan has been changed to "a place to grow". This should be reflective of a sustainable balance of life and resources and not primarily industry. Our government should be looking at the legacy they leave to our children and generations to come. The Ontario slogan used to be "yours to discover". If we truly keep it in a sustainable balance then our province will be "a place to grow" and still one that future generations can discover and prosper in a healthy and balanced manner. I truly feel that the categories listed above take a firm backward approach to protection of our resources/species.