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I am concerned about the destruction of the Greenbelt. Over 40 percent of Ontario's endangered species reside in these areas and with the dismantling of 2007 endangered species act you are making it impossible for these species to survive. There is a worldwide biodiversity crisis, and we should be doing everything in our power to protect and nurture these areas. Your plan has no wildlife corridors which leads to islands with no ability for the animals to move around. Currently there is 88,000 acres of land zoned urban that can be developed why aren't we looking there? The Premier also promised not to touch the Greenbelt, so one has to ask what kind financial gain is he receiving? I sure hope he gets investigated for his criminal activity. The Greenbelt also contains valuable agricultural land which needs to be preserved for food security, with climate change there is lots of drought's, floods and diseases we need to ensure access to fresh food. There are also studies stating that the destruction of the Greenbelt will affect our access to clean drinking water. In closing I want the survival of all the flora and fauna in Ontario for future generations.