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40090

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This is all part of a piece of the Ford government's attempt to dismantle all environmental oversight in the province. Read more

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40308

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The example projects you list in the summary seems quite selective in terms of the actual impact and I'm concerned about these changes as well as the transparency of this government in explaining to the public the true impacts of this change. Read more

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41154

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January 19, 2020 RE: Comments on Proposed amendments to General Regulation 334 under the Environmental Assessment Act to remove Regulatory Duplication of Forest Management requirements in Ontario ERO 019-0961 Read more

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41254

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Comment 1 - Significant change to forest management with virtually no consultation outside of financially vested interests. Consultation has been ad hoc, disconnected and left out most stakeholders. Read more

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41372

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This proposed amendment will reduce duplication and increase assurances that the CFSA and the manuals if followed are sufficient to meet the environmental requirements in the province of Ontario. Read more

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42894

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I would like to suggest that what the government is proposing here is a conflict-of-interest situation. Although the declaration order is likely outdated, as mentioned, that does not mean that logging should not be subject to environmental assessment under the EAA. Read more

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43023

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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

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Subject: ERO # 019-0961 Proposed amendments to General Regulation 334 under the Environmental Assessment Act to remove Regulatory Duplication of Forest Management requirements in Ontario Read more

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44701

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I think we should protect the forests, fauna and flora and the unique biodiversity we are lucky to have in ontario. I dont think we should destroy the environment for a few dollars now. We need to protect the forests of ontario so everyone and natural environment can enjoy.

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44775

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I am deeply concerned about the proposal re: Ontario's Forest Sector Strategy that would amend General Regulation 334 (Environmental Assessment Act) to remove the Regulatory Duplication of Forest Management requirements in Ontario. Read more

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44802

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Rayonier Advanced Materials

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to General Regulation 334 under the Environmental Assessment Act as described on the Environmental Registry of Ontario posting number 019-0961. Read more

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44813

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Nature & Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO)

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On behalf of the Resource-Based Tourism Industry, Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO) has serious concerns with the proposal to exempt forestry activities from Declaration Order MNR-75 under the Environmental Assessment Act. Read more

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45162

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re: 019-0961 I am strongly opposed to the proposal to exempt the forest industry from the Environmental Assessment Act. Read more

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45165

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I am very supportive of the removal of duplication and unnecessary paperwork. Exempting forest operations from the EAA and the non-application of DEC order MNRF-75 may achieve some of these goals. Read more

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45192

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TFAI's response to ERO Number 019-0961: Proposed amendments to General Regulation 334 under the Environmental Assessment Act to remove Regulatory Duplication of Forest Management requirements in Ontario. Read more