The only reason for reviewing legislation to protect biodiversity is to make it stronger. I am suspicious that there is a political agenda behind this review to put measures in place to facilitate economic growth such as development in critical habitats or buffers.
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To Whom it May Concern;
One only has to go online to the Ontario's Species at Risk site to see the alarming number of plants and animals that are already gone or extirpated.
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If we were not in trouble...why was "In The Zone" established...clearly the research is there to show the World Wildlife Fund and Carolinian Canada collaborated to expedite the crisis of the species in Southern Ontario...http://www.inthezonegardens.ca
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Working in the development industry as a consultant for the aggregate industry, I applaud the governments action for undertaking this review. It is high time.
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the endangered species act should be strengthened to ensure we are protecting our endangered species. Access to lands where endangered species are located must be restricted and absolutely no economic development should be allowed in these areas.
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It is crucial that we preserve all of our remaining green space and focus residential and business growth on already developed areas by increasing density and allowing the green space to be reserved for recreation, agriculture, or conservation.
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All species have a vital role in ecosystems. Please ensure that Doug Ford does reduce the quality of the Endangered Species Act. All living organisms have intrinsic value, a concept the premier of Ontario does not understand.
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I was rather surprised by the ‘glowing’ description of Ontario in this policy notice: “Ontarians are fortunate to live in a province that is filled with clean air, land and water, valuable resources, and an incredible diversity of more than 30,000 species of plants, insects, fish and wildlife.” Let
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Ontarians are watching carefully for more signs that this government will attempt to put for-profit interests before the interests of the people and the environment. Please do not dilute the Endangered Species protections to satisfy greedy pursuits and do irreparable damage.
As an Ottawa citizen, I would very much love to see continued support for endangered animals, plants and life in our city - and province. I would love to see a continued effort in these fields while doing our best to respect indigenous peoples, and their land.
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The ESA was passed to ensure protections for species at risk. It is important to note the reasons why species become at risk: habitat loss from development, agriculture, pollution, resource exploitation and industrial activity.
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In no way can the endangered species act be weakened. Ford's government is deeply short sighted and has proven they are willing to ignore ethics to sell the province out for nothing.
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Economic development and the efficiency of implementing regulations related to endangered species are important, but not as important as ensuring the protection and maintenance of environmentally-sound procedures.
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I have been incredibly disappointed with the Ontario Government in the past few months in regards to Environmental policy like fighting against climate change action via cancelling the cap and trade system and the recently proposed Bill 66.
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Save our Wildlife!
They were here LONG before us, and are a keystone to what makes our Country, our Province - not just a beautiful place to live, but an attraction for Visitors Worldwide!
I do NOT support streamlining this legislation. This will lead to LESS protection for endangered species.
Please, do NOT make it easier to remove habitat and pollute than it already is. DO NOT ALTER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT of 2008.
Since the defintion of species itself is often unclear I think it is important that we take another look at how we should be conserving our endemic organisms. One possible course of action would be to focus less on the individual species and more on big picture conservation.
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Ontario does not need a way to streamline business. Ontario needs and will continue to need forever ways of safeguarding our natural environment and the animals and plants and insects that we have the moral duty to protect.
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