Respectfully to whom it may…

Respectfully to whom it may concern:

I have reviewed the 64 page document and have a number of concerns. First, I am a member of the public with no conflict of interest related to these changes. I have a strong relationship with nature and a passion for learning.

My concerns include:
- removing the ministry to review and confirm wetland evaluation results
- "better recognize professional opinion" - you are weakening the conservation authorities and MNR involvement - they are the professions in watershed management - who will be paid to give Ford the results he wants?
- removing consideration of wetland complexes
- removing acknowledging the upper habitat and how this contributes to ta wetland and the animals within
- ignore wetlands smaller than 5 acres - this will help the Ford government after they fragment a bunch of Greenbelt and land for the 413 .. it's just 5 acres... just 5 acres..
- removing consideration of species at risk, endangered species, winter cover and breeding ground as important considerations

Shame on this government.
These changes benefit the Ford government and his agenda to benefit developers. He has zero relationship with nature and with health. Halton region created ROPA 49 - a sound pan to accommodate population growth within the urban boundary. Build in backyards, high and mid density - don't build on wetlands, don't fragment wetlands, don't build on farmlands needed for food security.
How can you not acknowledge the science of protecting biodiversity and how this directly impacts our human health. Wetlands are such a magical space, so much life, and so much value.