I am a grade nine student. …

I am a grade nine student. My mom co-founded Turtle Protectors, an Indigenous led group that advocates and protects turtles in High Park. She helped start the group because all species of turtles are at risk. Some like the Spotted, Spiny Softshell and the Wood Turtle are actually listed as Endangered in Ontario.

In my science class, we learned that wetlands are an important way to adapt to climate change and that they support so much biodiversity. Most of Ontario's wetlands have been drained or filled in so it seems like a no brainer to strengthen not weaken the protections of the remaining wetlands.

I want to live in a world that supports as much biodiversity as possible. I also want to have systems in place to help with climate change, my future literally depends on it.

Please don't pass the bill. Think of kids like me. Think of turtles and frogs and great blue herons.