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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143787

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I absolutely wholeheartedly oppose this bill (bill 5). It will accelerate the deterioration and destruction of our natural environments and habitats, costing future generation uncalculated sums of money to remediate the damage it will lead to. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143796

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Tallgrass Ontario

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Tallgrass Ontario disapproves of these legislative changes. The Endangered Species Act used to be viewed as the gold standard for the protection of rare species in Canada. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143797

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I strongly oppose Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation poses a serious threat to Ontario’s natural heritage, democratic processes and Indigenous rights. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143798

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Good day, I strongly oppose Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation poses a serious threat to Ontario’s natural heritage, democratic processes and Indigenous rights. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143813

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Bill 5 is reprehensible, and is among the worst pieces of legislation ever presented. Ontario must strengthen the ESA. This "special economic zone" designation is a joke. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143820

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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Ontario government's proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. These amendments pose a serious threat to biodiversity and environmental stewardship in our province. Here are my key concerns: Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143825

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I am writing to express my deep concern and strong opposition to Bill 5, “Protecting Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act.” This bill will cause direct harm to essential ecosystems, endangered species and critical waterways. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143828

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This proposed legislation/Bill (all 5 schedules) should be withdrawn as it is backstepping from the current respected legislation to protect the natural environment, human health, vulnerable populations, including Indigenous populations. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143837

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This proposed legislation could allow hasty, unregulated action which will do permanent damage to irreplaceable natural assets in Ontario. Moreover, it is undemocratic to sweep aside regulation and transparency in the name of “efficiency”. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143846

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I oppose Bill 5! I want strong environmental protections. I oppose short cuts for industries with no public oversight. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143851

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Doug Ford said ‘Canada is not for sale’, so why is he selling off Ontario to private interests? This is disgusiting and reckless and the changes should not proceed so Mr. Ford can enrich developers and private corporations. Read more

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