The changes to the…

The changes to the Endangered Species Act are a disturbing reversal of Ontario’s commitment to the environment. These changes are blatantly putting short term corporate interests ahead of the species of Ontario. Corporations are not citizens and should not be given coffee rein to operate virtually without impunity with respect to damaging the natural environment for the sake of ‘development.’ Species at risk may never recover, and may become permanently extinct if Schedule 5 proceeds. As such, I state my vehement opposition to this bill as written, and request that Schedule 5 of Bill 108 be removed. Studies show that humans who are surrounded by a healthy natural environments are in turn healthier. Do not destroy Canada’s, and Ontario’s, reputation as an environmentally conscious leader, and please do not sell out Ontario’s rare species for the sake of minor short term economic gain.