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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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Extinction / extirpation is forever. Freshwater species are particularly threatened. Please protect our endangered species and populations: 1. Repeal the 2013 exemptions for the forestry, hydro, mining and commercial development industries; Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Species Conservation Policy Branch 300 Water Street, Floor 5N Peterborough, ON K9J 3C7 Dear Sir/Madam, RE: ERO # 013-4143, MECP’s 10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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I am not in support of making it any easier for lands to be developed in area that are classified to be habitat for species at risk. We must do all that we can to protect species that are at risk of extinction. The planet is becoming less and less diverse in the name of economic development. Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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22013

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One of the issues with authorization processes is the question of who qualifies as eligible for receiving an authorization and whether there are any social or economic barriers to individuals/groups who seek an authorization. Accessibility therefore is an issue that must be kept in mind. Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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22017

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Aim to reverse species decline with a stronger commitment to to species recovery. Implement ESA (Endangered Species Act) as originally intended. Protection and recovery should be emphasized. Enhance transparency and accountability Invest in implementation of the ESA Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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22019

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We must do more to protect wildlife. Governments across the globe using "business reasons" as an excuse to expand development has already resulted in countless species being wiped out. Effective legislation to protect at-risk species must place limits on industrial activity. Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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22020

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Infrastructure Ontario

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Memorandum Background The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been in place since 2007. The province recently initiated a review of the legislation, and has released a Discussion Paper outlining the history of the Act, Read more

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