This proposal is barbaric…

This proposal is barbaric and simply insane. As our ecosystems are in peril we should be protecting all of our native species that help keep biodiversity intact. Admittedly, coyotes are not a pure native species to Ontario, but they have replaced the decimated wolf population and their role in natural ecosystem management. The wolf population was decimated by colonizers long ago.
The decimation of the wolf population was a barbaric act that dated back many years. One might be able to forgive past acts as fear or ignorance.
However, today we have a much better understanding of the importance of top predators, and the vital role they play in balancing ecosystem health.
Many other governments around the world have admitted the barbaric practice of dog hunting and have proceeded to reduce or ban the practice.
This proposal flies in the face of contemporary biodiversity management.
Most enlightened governments have admitted to the past atrocities that humans inflicted on wildlife populations and are taking positive steps to increase the health of our ecosystems
This proposal by the Ontario government is doing the exact opposite.
It's time for this government to grow up and stop the war on nature.
In case Doug Ford hasn't noticed our planet is in greater peril today than it ever has been. Biodiversity needs our help - not a kick in the teeth.