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144915

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I am writing to express my strong opposition to any proposals that weaken the Environmental Bill of Rights or remove the public's ability to be informed about, or comment on, environmentally significant decisions. Read more

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144916

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Township of Southgate

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The Township of Southgate wishes to thank the province for this opportunity to comment on the proposed omnibus Bill 5 “The Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025”. The Township has several concerns related to the proposed amendments, which are as follows: Read more

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144917

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I am vehemently opposed to the proposed changes to the endangered species act. Everyone knows which of Ford's clients/cronies this serves, and that this like much of his government's attacks on the environment will be wholly detrimental to the province in the short and long terms. Read more

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144920

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I believe there should be doing MORE to protect endangered species and their habitats - not weakening the protections! Think to future generations and create more protected green lands/wetlands Read more

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144921

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I am opposed to this act. It allows the government to, without scientific basis, remove a species from the endangered species list. This is obviously intended to allow circumventing the act whenever the government likes. Read more

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144923

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Hello. My name is Jess. I was born in Toronto but have lived all over Ontario in the cities, suburbs, and rural areas. I have college diplomas and a university degree in Landscape Technologies and Architecture. Which is to say I studied a mix of environmental science and urban planning. Read more

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144938

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The global financial cost of biodiversity loss is significant, with estimates ranging from $5 trillion to $25 trillion annually. This loss is due to a variety of factors, including the decline in ecosystem services like pollination, water filtration, and carbon storage. Read more

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144942

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I oppose bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections and the protection of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones.

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144944

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There are hardly words for how opposed I am to these changes. The proposed changes to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act are nothing short of an environmental betrayal. Read more

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144948

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I disagree with the aspects of the bill that say ministers, deputy ministers and other ministry officials make decisions about species at risk. Having scientists do this is a protection put there for a reason. They know they study and assess. Read more

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144949

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The pre-existing regulations for environmental, animal and human safety exist for a reason. Respect for indigenous rights exist for a reason. It's devastating that these rights would be getting weaker from this proposed bill – a huge step backward. Read more

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144953

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I visit Provincial Parks several times a year and am very concerned about the dangers of development that reduces habitat and thereby reduces or eliminates species. This diminishes the wilderness experience aside from reducing biodiversity.

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144957

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- Bill 5 undermines the democratic process and is one the worst pieces of legislation Ontario has ever seen. - Industries will just have to register in order to operate, without clear conditions to prevent harms to species. Read more

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144959

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Our wildlife is important and with climate change, and the state of our environment we ask to PLEASE do not pass this bill and instead find a different solution or compromise that will better protect the natural beauty of Ontario Canada as well as its species who reside within. Read more

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144962

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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