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171124

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I strongly oppose the changes to the Species Conservation Act, as this will cause irreparable damage to our environment. Many of these species being removed are absolutely critical as pollinators. Please repeal bill 5 and restore protections to the Endangered Species. Read more

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171125

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I do not support this proposal. Rather than significantly weakening protections for species at risk, this government should be safeguarding biodiversity, respecting Indigenous rights and ensuring local communities benefit from the ecosystem services that nature freely provides. Read more

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171130

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Protecting species at risk is vital to our future, a diverse ecosystem is a strong ecosystem. Through the protection of habitats we protect the futures of not just species at risk, but the entire system as all is interconnected. Read more

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171133

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Do not remove any endangered species from the registry. This registry is a science based assessment compiled by researchers and experts—something that the conservative government may be unfamiliar with. Read more

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171135

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Birds Canada

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The Government of Ontario has a responsibility to help protect and recover at-risk birds in the province. Hundreds of thousands of Ontarians enjoy birding as a past time and care about the future of birds and their habitats. Read more

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171136

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I oppose the proposed Species Conservation Act, 2025 (ERO #025-0909). This legislation would weaken existing protections for species at risk and their habitats by reducing scientific oversight and removing automatic habitat protection. Read more

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171137

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The changes to the Endangered Species act are deplorable and only have the interest of land developers at heart. It provides Cabinet the power to decide which species deserve protection, effectively making protection a political choice, not a scientific one. Read more

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171138

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"The purpose of Bill 5 is to support faster development by speeding up provincial permits and approvals to help Ontario’s industries thrive, respond to trade issues like U.S. tariffs, and support the long-term strength and security of the province and its economy" Read more

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171139

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This bill slashes the protection that was previously established in the Endangered Species Act under the guise of economic prosperity without considering that protecting the environment should be at the core of economic considerations. Read more

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171141

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The changes to the Endangered Species act are deplorable and only have the interest of land developers at heart. It provides Cabinet the power to decide which species deserve protection, effectively making protection a political choice, not a scientific one. Read more

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171142

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The changes to the Endangered Species act are deplorable and only have the interest of land developers at heart. It provides Cabinet the power to decide which species deserve protection, effectively making protection a political choice, not a scientific one. Read more

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171143

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The changes to the Endangered Species act are deplorable and only have the interest of land developers at heart. It provides Cabinet the power to decide which species deserve protection, effectively making protection a political choice, not a scientific one. Read more