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27183

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The proposed in-lieu payment option has the potential to provide opportunities for universities, research organizations, and environmental companies to complete important SAR work in their area of expertise, as opposed to the current regulations, which leaves corporations responsible for remediation Read more

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27213

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Creation of the regulatory charge allowing developers to pay a fee so on the ground requirements in the Act can be ignored strongly concern me. This opens up the ability of construction firms building over endangered species environments by simply paying the government. Read more

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27216

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Stop this destruction of our wetlands so that Doug Ford's development buddies can stop putting up houses everywhere in Ontario. "Open for business" is what he wants instead of the embrace of all things beautiful in our province. Leave our animals alone.

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27221

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1. Proposed change 1d, extending the time to which the minister receives a report to when listing is to occur from 3 months to 12 months. In light of breakneck development in the golden horseshoe, 3 months is more than sufficient to raze land and destroy habitat. Read more

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27222

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I have thoroughly reviewed the proposed changes to the SAR Act. In your document you assert that with these proposed changes that you will "modernize and improve the effectiveness of the act and improve outcomes for species at risk." Read more

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27226

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It is not ok to modify the Endangered Species Act with this proposal. It will make vulnerable wildlife even less protected from development and pollution in Ontario. I strongly argue against this change and I hope that you realize that many of your constituents feel the same way. Read more

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27228

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This is the worst thing the ontario government can do , this gold standard to protect endangered species is vital for everyone were in the biggest mass extinction since the dinosaurs and our government wants to do this I think we need to put more money into protecting the environment and all spec Read more

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27229

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Making these changes to the Endangered Species Act is a poor decision. It will make vulnerable wildlife even less protected from development and pollution in Ontario. Climate change is a serious and pressing threat that needs to be prioritized by the Ontario government!

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27230

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Making these changes to the Endangered Species Act is a poor decision that will further endanger animals, ecosystems and our communities! It will make vulnerable wildlife less protected from development and the various forms of pollution. Read more