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158314

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On all fronts I am for species protection over economic growth. We need a very different kind of leadership which dates put care of the planet first. This isnt idealism. It’s sanity. The Mandatory Recovery Plans are part of a long term vision which we need to stick to. Read more

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158317

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I strongly oppose Bill 5. If this government cares about saving our world given the impacts of the climate crisis, a real focus on maintaining ALL environmental rules and regulations MUST be held. Bill 5 represents short-term gain (for only a few) and long term deep pain. Read more

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158318

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Nearly 4 months after Progressive Conservative MPPs forced approval of a law that will repeal Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, the Ontario government is confirming experts’ gravest warnings about what it will mean for at-risk plants and wildlife. Read more

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158319

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Capitalism will never contribute to the lessening of climate change nor environmental degradation. Therefore it is the role of government to advocate for the planet and make decisions based on the protection of the planet, our local ecosystems, our air, water, land etc. Read more

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158320

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1)Withdraw the Species Conservation Act and restore the Endangered Species Act. 2)Reassign all “Special Concern” species to the protected list and maintain provincial oversight for aquatic and migratory bird species. Read more

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158323

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This is a tragedy of the highest order - a true betrayal of Ontarians. We don't want this. Searching through the comments on the last ERO for Bill 5, Special Economic Zones and more, the outcry is palpable. We. Do. Not. Want. This. Read more

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158324

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This bill, like this government, is destroying the protections we've put in place for endangered species and for the environment in general. I'm thinking particularly of the requirement for bird-friendly glass on new buildings, which this government has trashed. Read more

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158326

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The Species Conservation Act 2025 as written is not good enough to protect species in Ontario and thus Ontario itself. The Endangered Species Act, which this is replacing, was not enough either and this is a step down. Read more

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158328

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Our planet is the only planet we have. Economy, homelessness, defence, mental health, Healthcare? At the end of the day, none of this matters if we don't have a healthy planet to support us. Take care of it.

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158331

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All Species at Risk and their habitats deserve maximum protection. These species are at risk because of human interference and there is no justification for continued destruction of habitat or killing these species.

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158332

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I oppose putting economic growth ahead of species protection: - Scientific findings shouldn’t be politically vetoed. Protect evidence-based conservation. - Don’t narrow the definition of ‘habitat,’ recovery depends on future restoration zones. Read more