Given that the planet is now entering the 6th Great Extinction of life, Ontario should be strengthening species protection not weakening it. Why can't our leaders show some leadership?
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I have a background in biology and ecology and have taught at an Ontario university for 25 years. I am very familiar with population ecology, the function of organisms within their communities, and the nature of rarity and strategies for conservation.
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This comment is being submitted on behalf of Attawapiskat First Nation in response to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Park's (MECP) "10th Year Review of Ontario's Endangered Species Act: Proposed Changes" and those sections of Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 that pertain to
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This comment is being submitted on behalf of Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek First Nation in response to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Park's (MECP) "10th Year Review of Ontario's Endangered Species Act: Proposed Changes" and those sections of Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act
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I wish to thank the Government for allowing me to comment on the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). I am aware there is a need to allow for development across the province, whether it be for housing or business.
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Re: City of Kenora 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
Premier Ford, Minister Phillips, and Minister Yakabuski,
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Thank you for allowing an opportunity for the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) to comment on the “10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Proposed Changes, 2019”. Please direct yourself to the attached file for comments regarding the above subject.
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The following comments have also been submitted as a PDF letter signed by:
Rod Regier - Commissioner, Planning, Development & Legislative Services
RE: 10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Proposed changes (ERO Registry Number 013-5033)
Dear Public Input Coordinator:
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I completely oppose the changes to the act. There is no net benefit to attempts to put economic development ahead of protecting species at risk, and there is no logical argument for reducing the role of science and scientists in determining species at risk.
I am concerned about the changes to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. We are the most densely populated province with the highest concentration of endangered species. If there is any province that needs evidence-based decision making it would be Ontario.
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The proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act 2007 have been broadly outlined into five categories in the ERO propopsal. I have specific issues with some of the proposed changes, and have itemized them according to the five categories.
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I do not support the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. Firstly, habitat is *the* most important factor in protecting Ontario's biodiversity. Allowing development to continue by paying into a conservation fund is absurd (Yes, even for species like the butternut tree).
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• The forest sector is an important driver of the northern economy and therefore a solution to the ESA is critical. It is important to our families and our future.
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