Please continue to protect this land. We have worked so hard for the protection of animals and the land that ontario is known for. It is so important for the planet to have old growth forests and healthy soil.
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This is disgusting. This shouldnt even be up for debate. The environment isn't replacable and you don't need another MacDonalds or Amazon warehouse. We don't need your concrete jungle, shove off.
I am extremely concerned that this government seems to consider protecting species at risk as so much "red tape". I have two young kids, and the world they grow into will already be starkly different from the world I did.
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You state that the provincial Endangered Species Act (ESA) should "increase efficiencies for businesses", but this suggested change contradicts both the intended purpose of the ESA and the positive associations between a region's biodiversity and its economic potential.
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Protecting ecosystems and endangered species is not red tape. Protecting nature and wildlife is a moral duty especially now, during the 6th mass extinction and accelerating climate change.
These proposed changes follow in line with the current government's "open for business" approach will make it easier for industry and development to degrade the habitats of endangered plants and animals. This proposal is not one I am on board with at all.
As a lifelong resident and taxpayer of Ontario, I am dismayed by many of the discussion questions proposed by the Ontario government as part of the 10th year review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act.
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Changing the endangered species act for the sole purpose of making more money (defined in fancier terms in the description) is deplorable and threatens the promotion of biodiversity in the environment.
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The preservation of endangered species takes precedent over any business. If a business can't function within the law then it is a failed business, and deserves to go bankrupt. I strongly oppose these changes and will be considering this decision in future elections.
Keeping appropriate areas for species at risk free from development would seem to be incompatible with two items on your list specifically:
- Increase efficiencies in service delivery for authorization clients
- Streamline processes and provide clarity for those who need to implement the Act
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ESA should adopt a landscape approach that recognizes the characteristics of the Northern Ontario with its large expanses of natural areas, limited development pressure and different ecological dynamics than Southern Ontario.
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The protection of wildlife should be prioritized over "efficiency" and "economic development". We have reached a point where climate change is inevitable and potentially catastrophic. There is no time left to gloss over the dangers of climate change and inaction regarding the environment.
I support the Ontario Nature submission of comments.
Including the repeal of the 2013 exemptions (O.Reg.176/13) for forestry, mining, aggregate extraction, commercial and other industrial development.
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The Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) submits the following comments on the 10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper.
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It is clear that we all are responsible for reducing our impact on the environment, but to do so effectively we require informed leaders who enforce strict policies.
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