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145640

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These changes will not lead to good outcomes for our environment and the communities and economies we will need to face the environmental challenges and negative impacts of climate change in our coming days. Urge our elected representatives to reject this proposal and do the right thing! Read more

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145645

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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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145659

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I am absolutely opposed to this Bill and what Doug Ford is once again trying to sneakily do behind many Ontarians backs. If I hadn’t stumbled upon this on my social media, I would not be informed on this. Read more

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145662

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I am worried about the changes to the Endangered Species Act, and have concerns about the new Species Conservation Act. It is essentially a gutting of wildlife and environmental protections in the province, which is not beneficial in the long run for anyone. Read more

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145664

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Absolutely not. This bill is incredibly irresponsible and ill informed. Our economy is important in both the long and the short term - stop making decisions that will only fuel the next election cycle and not the long term health of the province. I am absolutely opposed to this bill. Read more

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145665

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As a lifelong resident of Ontario, Canada, I strongly opposes the proposed Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025. If approved, this legislation would reduce protection for species at risk, increase the loss of habitat for imperiled species, and hamper their recovery. Read more

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145666

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This change will harm our natural environment at marginal benefit to industries that would be better supported in other ways. Additionally, it will threaten the environmental consulting and engineering industry in Ontario.

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145669

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I am very concerned about the lack of due diligence that will result from the passing of Bill 5. I understand the need to boost our economy in the face of US threats but we MUST still protect our environment, indigenous people and their land and support healthy communities. Read more

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145672

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I am surprised and alarmed that the Ontario government would scrap the Ontario Endangered Species Act and put our province's long-term health at risk for short-term economic gain. Please reconsider your decision and re-write the bill so that it continues to protect our habitat. Read more

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145673

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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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145674

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I strongly oppose the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007. The quoted "unnecessary delays and costs for housing, transit, and critical infrastructure" in the proposal summary are from the lens of developers, not from the lens of Ontarians. Read more

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145678

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I strongly oppose Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025). I support stronger environmental protections, and oppose the repealing of the Endangered Species Act. I support the rights and land security of Indigenous Peoples in this province. Read more

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145680

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I oppose Bill 5. I want strong environmental protections for our province's natural habitats. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law without public oversight. Read more