2A. You MUST keep species at…

2A. You MUST keep species at risk assessment as a science-based process.

2D. Continue having the LGIC make species-specific habitat regulations

3A. The minister should not have the discretion to extend the nine-month Government Response Statement development timeline. If this were to happen, "some species" needs to be made MUCH more specific, otherwise this could apply to any and all species.

4. No entity should be allowed to pay their way out of abiding by the endangered species act or any other wildlife protection. If the government does go through with this, it needs to be HIGHLY controlled, and closely and FORMALLY STUDIED to determine whether this, in fact, is an effective method for conservation.

4A. The minister MUST consult with an independent expert in all aspects related to development and other potentially harmful activities.

4C. If or when species are listed, all harmful activities must cease immediately. There should be no grace period.

4F. All industry and other entities conducting potentially harmful activities for wildlife should require all current authorizations under the ESA and should not be provided with any shortcuts. If this amendment does go through, it should not jeopardize the survival of ANY species rather than simply "prescribed" species as this is too vague.

4G. The minister should be consulting with a scientific expert during ALL ASPECTS of development or potentially harmful activities, ESPECIALLY if the minister has any suspicion that the activities may potentially jeopardize the survival of ANY species.