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I support the extensi
I believe that a 2 year extension period is too short. A time period of 5 years is more reasonable for a panel to effectively do it's work and allows for complex issues associated with forestry operating under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act while protecting species under the ESA.
The extension must be reviewed as soon as possible after the 45 day period in order to ensure it is in place well in advance of the July expiry of the current Section 55 Regulation.
The result of an inadequate solution to the ESA will be catastrophic wood supply reductions, Mill closures, local and external contractors closing business, stranded First Nation investments in the forestry economy, and severe socio-economic and community impacts due to the loss of sustainable employment.
Without working in the mill, I will be jobless and will not be able to provide for my one year old daughter. I've worked very hard to get into this industry and work even harder knowing that this company/industry will keep me and my little girl comfortable, happy, and fed. I grew up with very little and aim to be the best parent I possibly can be. Last year, I had 6 different jobs because I was trying my absolute best to find something that could sustain my family. Taking this away from me would destroy all of that. Hard working people deserve to be working, and we can all find a way to work together. Most definitely, Others working within the industry are in the same shoes that I stand in. So I, and all the others pray that we can work together on this. Thank you for your time.
[Original Comment ID: 213113]
Submitted March 6, 2018 2:37 PM
Comment on
Amendments of Ontario Regulation 242/08 (General Regulation - Endangered Species Act, 2007) relating to forest operations in managed Crown forests, incorporating species recently listed to the Species at Risk in Ontario List, and safe harbour
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013-1669
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3407
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