I am extremely disappointed…

I am extremely disappointed on the Ford Government which is allowing a despicable act to kill cormorants. By killing these birds in this fashion, the young will be unable to survive and entire colonies will be wiped out. This is not what Ontario is about and this does not reflect the empathetic views of the residents of this province. What proof has been provided that these birds are a nuisance? And why kill them? Is that our government's first response when it comes to wildlife, if we don't like it, kill it? What other options have been explored and presented to the people of Ontario? The act also states that hunters can let the meat /birds spoil. Who says things like this? Who allows this? I am personally disgusted by the lack of respect for wildlife and for living things in this province. I believe this government is pandering to the wishes of hunters. Now we will hear only gunshots on Lake Ontario. There is no way to police these hunters or to know if they have indeed only killed 50 birds each. Plus, we will have rotting carcasses now on the Lake as well as hunters will not be required to retrieve the birds. Unacceptable. This government is sinking to a new low. Treating these birds in this way is morally wrong. I wholeheartedly object to this law and this government in no way represents me or speaks for me. I will do everything I can to get Mr. Ford to change his mind and to demonstrate that as premier of this province he should also be ensuring the well-being of our natural wildlife in this province. Shame on you Mr. Ford.