We strongly object to the…

We strongly object to the gutting of the Endangered Species ACT for any reason but particularly to enable more urbanization of natural spaces. There is lots of land that can be used for housing that does not intrude on our wonderful wildlife. We would like our grandchildren to see the wonder of the Monarch Butterfly in transition from larvae to a winged creature without having to travel to Quebec, Manitoba or worse out of our country to do so. We also fear the loss of potential new medical breakthroughs not yet discovered through the wonder of nature - like the ability of the endangered Wood Frog to totally freeze over winter and come back to life each spring.

The whole concept of allowing payment to destroy these creatures and their habitat which so many enjoy visiting is repugnant.

It is imperative that neophytes in government take the advice of knowledgeable scientists to advance the Ontario environment rather than charge ahead to benefit their developer friends.

When the government says it is for “the people” so far it seem the people are their business friends rather than those who need a hand up or those who try to make Ontario a better place to live.