I oppose the plan to amend and ultimately repeal the Endangered Species Act under Schedule 2 because the proposed new Species Conservation Act 2025 (Schedule 10) will empower the Cabinet to override scientific evidence when making species protection decisions.
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This is a short-sighted effort to allow developers to profit off of areas that are already in critical decline. We need the “red tape” to ensure that natural areas are maintained, as many of these habitats are natural barriers to ever increasing weather extremes.
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As a grassroots, environmental activist and Indigenous ally, I strongly oppose this legislation and I'm appalled that a Government of Ontario, supposedly acting in the best interests of its constituents, would suggest that Bill 5 is the best way to protect Ontario’s economy.
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As a person who works in the Environmental sector, an avid outdoors person, and person with children the changes proposed to the Endangered Species Act are very troubling.
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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.
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The current US president will be long out of office before any mine is operational in the Ring of Fire.
There is more to animals' habitats than the den or tree in which they live. If the forest or grassland around that den is destroyed---then what?
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Bill 5's removal of protections for endangered species and their habitats is absolutely egregious, and does not have my support. It is short-sighted.
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Bill 5 would have devastating implications to the environment and wildlife we cherish and have worked so hard to conserve. Our land, waters & wildlife must be a priority of our provincial government. You have been given the trust of your voters--Do not destroy that trust!
I am expressing my strong opposition to Bill 5. I believe this legislation undermines our democratic processes and local representation. Decisions that affect our communities should be made with full consultation and respect for democratic norms.
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Dear Premier Ford,
I strongly oppose Bill 5: the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act and its deeply concerning
proposals, including the weakening of Ontario’s endangered species protection and the creation of Special
Economic Zones.
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I oppose Bill 5. I want strong environmental protections for endangered species. I oppose short cuts for industry with no public oversight. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones.
More importance needs to be given to the protection of our animals and plants in the area. If this proposal is passed, we would see more demolitions, land clearance and buildings coming up everywhere.
We are creeping more and more into the territory of the animals. This is unfair to them.
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This proposed legislation has several flaws. Primarily, it may well be unconstitutional. In particular, the provisions for "Special Economic Zones" clearly do not provide for adequate Indigenous consultation, and I highly doubt they would survive a court challenge.
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I strongly oppose any efforts to weaken or roll back the protections provided by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This landmark legislation is one of our nation’s most effective tools for preventing extinction and preserving the delicate balance of life on Earth.
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Please do not allow this to pass. The wildlife needs to remain wild and when there is human-wildlife conflict, we often wonder why? We think, oh there must be something wrong with it. No. They have no where else to go. They have to encroach into developed areas.
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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, while threatening Indigenous rights to free, informed and ongoing consent.
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It would be irresponsible to allow for unchecked development as we are wreaking havoc. We cannot sacrifice our children's futures for economic gain. We must continue to protect endangered species and not modify the act.
There are ways do doing things right. We need biodiversity we need wetlands to help or environment. We need local farms we don’t want to buy imported vegetables we want to support our farmers.
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