I oppose putting economic growth ahead of species protection! If there is no environment, there is no economy. PROTECT EVIDENCE-BASED CONSERVATION. Don't narrow the definition of 'habitat.' Reinstate the Advisory Committee. Reverse the exclusion of aquatic species and migratory birds.
Read more
I strongly disagree with rescinding this legislation that protect species at risk. Many of these species are foundstional to the environment and can not be comprimised for rammed through poorly planned extraction projects.
Seriously? Its one thing to update regulations its another to rewrite regulations to appease the politics of a party that is lining its pockets, on your backs. Grow a spine already.
-Reverse the exclusion of aquatic species & migratory birds! They deserve provincial protection too and contribute to a healthy and secure ecosystem.
-Stop the exemption of permits from public comment. Transparency is non-negotiable.
Read more
Replacing the ESA with the much weaker SCA is irresponsible and short sighted. At this time of ever-growing human impact on our environment, it is essential that the laws protecting vulnerable species remain strong.
Read more
Stop the exemption of permits from public comment. Transparency is non-negotiable.
Scientific findings shouldn't be politically vetoed. Protect evidence-based conservation.
Read more
This is evil and unconscionable. We are in a climate crisis and rapidly losing the biodiversity we all rely on for survival. Perhaps Doug Ford doesn’t understand this, but all life is interconnected and we can’t afford to remove the few protections we have for our most vulnerable wildlife.
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
Hello,
While there are lots of words in this that claim protection to species will continue, it certainly is a reduction in the actual protection and makes it very easy to exempt activities.
Read more
The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) is submitting the following comments about the Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025. HNC has several concerns and urges the provincial government to withdraw it.
Read more
If this passes, it makes so many species at risk. Canada is known its vast forests, fresh water and wild life. How much more are we going to destroy, for money. Probably everything but Ford’s lack or care for our biodiversity couldn’t be more evident.
Read more
I demand that Ontario:
Withdraw the Species Conservation Act and restore the Endangered Species Act.
Reassign all “Special Concern” species to the protected list and maintain provincial oversight for aquatic and migratory bird species.
Read more
Having read the EBR it presents as an adversary to biodiversity and the very essence of protection and preservation. Therefore any implementation will destroy any gains and achievements made to date.
Therefore, it is imperative that this EBR:
Read more
Climate Action Newmarket-Aurora is deeply concerned that the new Species Conservation Act (SCA), as outlined under ‘Bill 5’ and these amendments, risks weakening the safeguards that have long protected Ontario’s most vulnerable species and habitats, despite the intent to modernize and streamline Ont
Read more
There are many issues with this proposal. The extremely limited definition of habitat is not reasonable; organisms need safe locations to feed, move, hibernate, and much more than just nest or breed.
Read more
View the comments this notice received through the registry. You can either download them all or search and sort below.
Some comments will not be posted online. Learn more about the comment status and our comment and privacy policies.
Download comments
I have a few questions and…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158519
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Protect natural habitat and…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158524
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I oppose putting economic…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158530
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I strongly disagree with…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158532
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Seriously? Its one thing to…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158534
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Im very concerned and do not…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158536
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
-Reverse the exclusion of…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158556
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Replacing the ESA with the…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158562
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Stop the exemption of…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158563
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
This is evil and…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158596
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I oppose putting economic…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158601
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Hello, While there are lots…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158604
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
The Hamilton Naturalists’…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158625
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
If this passes, it makes so…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158627
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I demand that Ontario:…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158635
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Having read the EBR it…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158637
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Ontario needs to recognize…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158650
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Climate Action Newmarket…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158656
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Protection for at risk…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158678
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
There are many issues with…
Comment on
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Comment ID
158689
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions