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

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I understand that Ontario is home to 243 species at risk of extinction. Already, routinely granted exemptions to the Act make it far too easy for development and industry to tear up and cut through critical habitat. Read more

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

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Although I support the stated intent to provide more stringent protections for species at risk, the proposals being considered would, for the most part, make it easier for industry and developers to destroy the habitats of our most vulnerable plants and animals and ultimately lead to a negative impa Read more

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

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The protection of habitat for species at risk is essential for preserving our ecosystems and environment. The future is only a sustainable one. This is about survival of our own species. Nothing is more important than this. Read more

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

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In this day and age, when the human race - those of us who choose not to bury our heads in the sand - can so clearly see the devastating havoc that we are wreaking on our planet, it is absolutely shameful to make any changes to legislation that do not take us forward in terms of our environmental re Read more

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

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We are supposed to be the intelligent species, yet it is us who are responsible for the loss and ruin of so many species. It is up to us to reverse this and do what we can to protect our world and environment. Read more

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

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You already know, in your heart you already know. We can't just destroy their habitat. We can't just push them out of their homes. We can't just let them all die out. No matter how much money is offered to lessen their existence. BUT YOU ALREADY KNOW THIS. Read more

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

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Ontario needs to strengthen protection on endangered species. I fear this proposal does not do enough for protection but opens it up to exploitation from industry. There may be further deterioration from neglect and not giving opportunity for species to recover. Read more

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