This review is deeply concerning since it indicates that 'economic development' is driving the review rather than the need to protect our endangered species. What is going on in this Province?
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Yes, the ESA isn't perfect, but the last thing that is needed is for economic development to be easier and more "streamlined". That is the main issue with the ESA. It is not strong enough to stop or alter developments that majorly impact SAR.
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The protection of endangered species is incredibly important. In nature everything is connected with complex relationships between species that we still don't even fully understand. The loss of one species could be a trigger for a collapse of an ecosystem.
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I am deeply concerned about significant changes to the SAR program. Over the past decade huge efforts have been made to restore the Piping Plover population at Wasaga Beach.
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As a Scientist, with 11 years formal training including my PhD ( U of T 1984), post doc studies (Cambridge U, UK) and more than 35 years working experience, my expectation of both the government officials and politicians is to listen and be guided by those who have devoted their careers and lives to
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Do not deregulate this act. The short term monetary gain is not worth the long term ecological damage that deregulation will cause. The ecological integrity of this province is part of what makes it great. Do not pander to corporate interests at the expense of future generations.
Ontario’s endangered species act is an act that protects species of living organisms that is listed as threatened and/or endangered by SARA. For this review session, they are looking for comments on how the Act can achieve its goals and fix some of its flaws.
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I am writing today to provide comments about the “10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper”. I have read the discussion paper and feel that there are some serious issues presented.
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The ESA legislation and recovery plans provide habitat protection for over 200 animals and plants. Never in all the years I have worked in the consulting industry has an ESA permit prevented proposed development. The only complaint proponents have is the length of time the review takes.
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1. I have strong concerns with how COSSARO as it is misusing this Act. They are listing anything they want without a proper and proven factual science to back their theory for example the "Algonquin Hybrid coy-wolf" This hybrid coyote/wolf/dog which has NO proven DNA is not a species at risk.
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OVERALL, There is a fundamental difference between revising the law and improving its implementation. To improve outcomes for species at risk we need to improve ESA implementation not weaken the law.
LANDSCAPE APPROACHES:
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We are against any development of land that threatens the habitats of Ontario's endangered species such as: the Acadian Flycatcher, the Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander, the Fowler’s Toad, Mountain Lion.
Please deny access to any developers to these delicate ecosystems.
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I have been advised that the current Endangered Species Act is having a negative impact on the forestry industry due to the existing guidelines, conditions, etc. In recent years there appears to have been a move to lessen some of these guidelines.
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RE: EBR Registry #013-4143
EACOM Timber Corporation welcomes the 10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper, and I am pleased to submit comments on behalf of the Company.
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