I AM A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF…

I AM A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF ATIKOKAN WHICH IS SITUATED IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO. MYSELF AND 4 GENERATIONS OF MY FAMILY WORK AND PLAY HERE. I AM CONCERNED THAT DECISIONS MADE ON BEHALF OF PEOPLE IN THIS AREA ARE BEING MADE BY PEOPLE WHO WORK AND LIVE IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO. I WORK IN THE FORESTRY SECTOR, MY FAMILY HUNTS, FISHES AND MORE IMPORTANTLY HAVE 2 TRAPLINES IN THIS AREA. I WANT COMMUNITIES, COMPANIES AND PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO TO BE THE DECISION MAKES, NOT ACTIVISTS FROM OTHER PARTS OF CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES. I SUPPORT:

The extension of the section 55 ESA regulation, to maintain sound sustainable forest management practices in a way that seeks to balance environmental, social and economic objectives I support the establishment of a multi-stakeholder panel to provide critical oversight and input on a workable solution for the Endangered Species Act The extension should be five years instead of two, so that the panel can do its work effectively and work through the very complex issues associated with sustainable forest management and the goal of protecting species-at-risk in balance with other important socio-economic priorities The extension should be implemented as soon as possible after the 45 day review period

An inadequate solution to the Endangered Species Act will result in catastrophic wood supply reductions, mill closures, contractor business closures, stranded First Nation investments in the forestry economy, and severe socio-economic and community impacts due to the loss of sustainable employment

[Original Comment ID: 213084]