I imagine you are trying to…

I imagine you are trying to lessen "red tape" for industry, without jeopardizing species at risk. But you can't have it both ways. The result of the proposed changes is a weakening of protections that are vital to the survival of species at risk in Ontario. Increasing the power of the Minister to override expert opinions at his/her discretion, and widening the membership to potentially include people with opposing agendas is opening the door for business interests to influence the very regulations that are in place to limit the damage they can do. My concerns are summarized adequately by the Ontario Nature placard, which I will attach.