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21239

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The environment must be protected at all costs; one of the #1 reasons for extinction is habitat loss, and our very well-being depends on how healthy the ecosystem is. It must not be put in danger for the sake of capitalist interests.

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21286

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Our environment is much more important than "business opportunities". Our descendants won't thank us if we leave an environmental mess that will take decades to clean up just because a government thought it was more important for corporations to make money.

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21287

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The desired outcomes of the proposal look excellent. Please do not let business trump species at risk! Someone needs to stand up for these species, many of which are so sensitive to development and disturbances. Read more

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21301

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I sincerely hope that the Ontario government will see that the only change needed to our Endangered Species Act is to add further protection for our endangered species and put stronger restrictions on businesses and developers that would cause further habitat loss and damage. Read more

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21307

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I am very concerned that when the stated purpose of this review is: " to streamline approvals and provide clarity to support economic development" the welfare of endangered species throughout the province will be further threatened by development and industrialization. Read more

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21308

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Preserving endangered species habitat is fundamental to conservation. This includes boundary sites. Without proper consultation with relevant experts in the field (i.e. conservation biologists and environmental scientists), the current act should remain untouched. Read more

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21362

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I am not interested in weakening any protections of species or habitats in Ontario's Endangered Species Act. Discretion to set aside, apply, remove or temporarily delay protections must not be given to any bureaucrat or elected member of government. Read more