I have been involved in this process right from the discussion papers to submitting at the standing committee. There are many flaws within this law that need to be addressed.
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to the ESA. I strongly oppose the changes that are being considered. They will not improve outcomes for species at risk.
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On behalf of my entire family who live and vote throughout Ontario, I am writing to express our concerns about the government's proposals arising from the review of the Endangered Species Act.
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The proposed changes to the endangered species act are broad in scope and significantly damage the protections that this act provides to vulnerable species in our province. As outlined in the proposed changes my response to each section is as follows:
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Enforcing the Endangered Species Act is a good idea, but every other proposed change is horrible and misguided. Taking advice from non-scientists and minister discretion will not lead to a better outcome.
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Protecting species-at-risk in Ontario was initiated in 1971 under the guidance of Premier Bill Davis, a Progressive Conservative, who ensured this province became one of the first jurisdictions in the world to pass an Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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The proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) are the wrong direction for the government to take. They have the capacity to further harm species at risk for the following reasons:
- reduced emphasis on input from scientific experts means that evidence-based decision making is reduced
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The Hamilton Naturalists' Club, representing 600 members and dedicated volunteers, welcomes this opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to the Endangered Species Act.
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Endangered Species are just that Endangered. We have already destroyed so many habitats and species. Stop this proposed change. Developers should not be allowed to "Pay and Slay", they are not good stewards of the earth.
Stop and Think! Our future and that of our planet depends on you
Re: Request for Permanent Recognition of the CFSA as an Equivalent Process to ESA by Adopting a Section 55 Regulation into the ESA – Response to ERO Number 013-5033
Minister Phillips and Minister Yakabuski,
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May 15, 2019
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building, Room 281
Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
The Honourable John Yakabuski
Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry
Whitney Block 6th Floor, Room 6630
99 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON M7A 1W3
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Please do not make it easier to disregard the provisions to protect endangered species. It is our responsibility to make them a priority over development.
Hello,
It has just come to just come to my attention that changes have been proposed in the omnibus Bill 108, will result in drastic and dramatic changes to the endangered Species Act and other vitally important Acts.
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Many species are declining across the world and in Canada. The province of Ontario is not immune to these declines; there are currently more than 200 species at risk (SAR) in the province. The main purpose of the ESA should be to protect species, not to expedite development.
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Dear Public Input Coordinator,
Please accept the attached cover letter and report as Grey County's comments with respect to the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ERO 013-5033).
Best regards,
Randy Scherzer
Director of Planning and Development
County of Grey
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I do not support a government that sets out to permit harm against the natural world. I cannot believe this is the priority of our provincial government under Douglas Ford. Utterly shameful.
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