To whom this may concern, I…

To whom this may concern,

I do not support the adjustments done to the Endangered Species Act nor the proposed Species Conservation Act as the changes made to the overall regulations do not seem to be of equivalent value with respect to environmental conservation. For instance, in the line " the requirement for the government to develop recovery products for species will be removed from legislation enabling a more flexible approach", is vague on the what is considered an adequate species recovery options under a "more flexible approach" and could harm existing and future recovery efforts. As well, for the removal of the "harass" from the ESA, it is noted that "proponents of activities may need to reconsider the magnitude of impacts according to the updated definitions and consider whether a permit or registration is required". From this explanation, it leads one to believe that the proponent has the potential to bypass responsibility or perform irreparable damage before being required to take accountability, a notion further encouraged by the proponent being "able to get projects started as soon as they have completed their online registration".

These are few examples supporting reasons why I do not believe that the changes to the ESA, nor the proposed Species Conservation Act should be approved at this time, and require further consideration.