I am concerned that proposed…

I am concerned that proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act could make it easier for industry to disturb and pollute where at-risk species need protections most. Efficiencies for business should not put Ontario's 243 species currently at risk of extinction under further threat.

Already, routinely granted exemptions to the Act make it far too easy for development and industry to tear up and cut through critical habitat.

Changes to the Endangered Species Act should improve protections, not water them down even further.
This review won’t help species at risk if it doesn’t address exemptions that make it too easy for business and industry to do even more harm to critical habitat. Clearly defined no-go zones protect wildlife – while creating efficiencies for business by making it clear where development won’t be permitted.
We need protections that lead to recovery for species-at-risk in Ontario– we don’t need changes that will drive more species to extinction.

Thank you.