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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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144281

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Ontario should not give up vital environmental protections or give the Provincial Cabinet unlimited power. Ontarians deserve better. Canadians deserve better. Nature deserves better. Let us be a positive example to our global community. I urge you to withdraw Bill 5 immediately. 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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144287

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The current Act is working well to protect endangered species and their habitats. The Conservative government has already found loopholes to do work in protected areas. This new proposed Act would allow them to do more damage legally. I, along with so many Ontarians, do not agree with the change. 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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144292

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I am against Bill 5. I oppose short cuts for industry with no public oversight. I want stronger environmental and endangered species protections. I opposed overwriting THE LAW! 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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144299

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As a conservation biology student at UBC, I cannot think of a more effective way to extirpate, or kill off Ontario’s species than Schedule 2 of Bill 5. But you don’t need a biology degree to see how deeply flawed this legislation is. 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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144301

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I strongly oppose Bill 5 – Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. This legislation poses serious risks to environmental protection, public accountability, and Indigenous rights in Ontario. 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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144303

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I am writing to strongly oppose Bill 5: the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act and its dangerous proposals, including the creation of Special Economic Zones, the weakening of Ontario’s endangered species protections, and the exemption of the Eagle’s Nest mine from an environmental review. 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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144304

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"I am writing to object in the strongest possible way to the proposed exemptions from the Environmental Bill of Rights that will remove the right of Ontarians to be advised of, or to comment on, any required permits at Ontario Place, on or off site, to support the project. 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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144305

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I strongly object to the proposal to amend Ontario's Endangered Species Act, Bill 5: The amended purpose states, "to provide for the protection and conservation of species while taking into account social and economic considerations including the need for sustainable economic growth". 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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144311

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I strongly oppose the amendments to the Endangered Species Act in Ontario. As someone who has studied ecology as well as environmental assessment, I know that what is being proposed are shortcuts for economic gain over the wellbeing of natural ecosystems which benefit us all. 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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144313

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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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144315

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We must prioritize the environment over short term economic gains. We cannot let industries profit off of environmental destruction, that is selling our future for the present. Endangered species must be protected! 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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144316

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As a Canadian citizen, I am strongly opposed to Bill 5. I want prioritization on strengthening environmental protections (including endangered species) and oppose shortcuts for the industry with no public oversight. Lastly, I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones.

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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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144318

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This proposal is going to gut protections for endangered species, remove environmental protections, and trample Indigenous rights. I want to focus especially on the changes to the registration and permitting system that this proposal implies: 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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144320

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I oppose Bill 5. This Bill directly contradicts existing endangered species protections, which were already voted in place. This industry-centric shortcut is undemocratic and unconstitutional for all peoples, including indigenous peoples.

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