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23598

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Please protect Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. Protect Wildlife. Our economy will benefit by clear regulations, swift responses and improved communications, not by delays and exemptions in applying the Ontario Endangered Species Act, which is a critical backstop against extinction. Read more

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23601

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We need to be aware of the salt we are using on the roads. As we have a long winter with lots of snow, we also use a lot of salt. This salt is getting into our groundwater and its a hazard not only to wildlife but even our domesticated pets like cats and dogs. Read more

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23605

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the ESA review discussion paper. Though I support the stated intent to provide more stringent protections for species at risk, the proposals being considered will not accomplish that goal. Read more

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23606

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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

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Please see attachment for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's comments on the 10th Year Review of Ontario's Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper. Please disregard the comment/file sent earlier today as it had an incorrect file name. Read more

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23609

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Protection of Species at Risk (SAR) has and continues to be provided through the Crown Forest Sustainability Act (CFSA) which emphasizes providing enough habitat in a variety of forest types to account for the wide diversity of species present in our Crown Forests – not just those listed as endanger Read more

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23611

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I am extremely sad after reading the ESP 10th Year Review Comments regarding Ojibway Nature Reserve & Tallgrass Prairie in Windsor, ON. The Endangered Species Act seems to have failed saving endangered species in Essex County/Windsor. Read more

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23619

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Hydro One Networks Inc

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Thank you for providing the opportunity to comment on Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. Hydro One is Canada’s largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider; we transmit and distribute electricity across Ontario, home to 38 per cent of Canada’s population. Read more

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23621

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These protections were brought into place because these endangered species do not have the means to protect themselves from the encroachment of humanity, specifically of human businesses who value profits before any other considerations. Read more