I oppose Bill 5. We need to continue to protect endangered species. This is just Doug Ford trying to allow his friends to build whatever they want without regard for the environment and endagered species. The impacts of this shortsighted bill will be long lasting.
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Bill 5 threatens to weaken protections for species at risk and their habitats – protections that have been established through decades of scientific research and conservation efforts.
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PLEASE don’t do this.
I know the government believes it has a strong mandate to do as it wishes.
But most Ontarians do not want a Ford dictatorship government.
We do not want you to continue decimating the environment to benefit developers.
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Scientists and Canadian science should be at the forefront of environmental decisions in Ontario, not politicians looking to be narrow minded and only think of economy.
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Ontario's biodiversity is at risk, and so are Indigenous rights, among other issues with this bill. This bill poses risks to all levels of valued components. The prospect of choosing potential economic gain over our long-term wellbeing is so misguided.
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I do not agree with this proposed legislation because I think that it is a backwards step for the protection of endangered species. Also a backwards step with respecting Ontario's indigenous populations. Finally, a backwards step in relation to flood prevention.
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.
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I oppose Bill 5. I want strong environmental protection. I oppose short cuts for industry with no public oversight. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones.
This legislation is an outrageous Trumpian power grab. We are not fooled.
How can Doug Ford claim to be "Captain Canada" defending our country, and then gut our democratic legislation and processes?
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As an academic specializing in environmental issues, I strongly oppose Bill 5 in Ontario, as it represents a troubling departure from evidence-based environmental governance.
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Please prioritize our planet and its life.
No need for infrastructure and housing if we lose everything getting there.
Serious decisions deserve serious thought, time, consultation. What’s the rush?!
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There is nothing reasonable or balanced about this proposed change. It is one more step in the Ontario government's ongoing dismantling of environmental and species protections.
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Oppose this proposed change to the endangered species act.
Sounds like the Governent can remove any endangered species arbitrarily without consultation or a defined process.
Projects can start simply by registering. This may lead to habitat destruction due to
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Our organization of 170 members opposes Bill 5’s attempt to undermine the Endangered Species Act. Bill 5 is a vehicle which threatens to roll back key protections for species at risk and habitats on which they depend.
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To Whom It May Concern:
The Grand River Environmental Network is a proactive voice for the environment in the Grand River watershed. We are activists, watchdogs, guardians, stewards, and concerned citizens across this vast part of Ontario that is home to almost 1 million people.
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This new proposal is weak in protection of endangered species and it is rather obvious, and disgusting, that it is clearly about land grabs for development. Typical Ontario government.
In the event that the natural habitat is damaged, parts of the natural balance of species is disrupted. When an imbalance occurs, the entire system becomes vulnerable to damage. Once damaged, the system is less able to survive.
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