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23088

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I am entirely against the suggested modifications to the Ontario's Endangered Species Act. Our natural heritage and the species we have the responsibility to protect should come before expediency and ease of business transactions. Read more

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23089

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Waseosa Forest Management Services (Forest Industry Consultant)

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I am a Forestry Planner and Consultant for industry clients in the French Severn Forest. The Endangered Species Act has created many challenges. My focus is primarily on the Blanding's Turtle. Read more

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23091

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The purpose of Ontario's Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) is to protect and support the recovery of at-risk species and their habitats. If the government's review of this act finds that it is 'ineffective' then the ESA should be strengthened. It should not be weakened. Read more

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23093

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This review seems like more of a brainstorm of the question "how can the government make things easier for businesses to establish?" Well, there are lots of ways you can do so if you want to get endangered species protections involved, or as you like refer to it, "the red tape." Getting rid of the a Read more

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23101

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Whatever changes are made, they must increase protection of endangered species from all sources. In no way can they make it easier for some to override the protection of endangered species. Cutting red tape must not increase risk to endangered species.

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23102

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I do believe that Ontario needs a strong and comprehensive Species at Risk Act. In order to service the needs of species at risk and aid in their recovery, sufficient dollars must be allocated from General Revenues to assess and implement recovery strategies. Read more

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23103

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I am greatly concerned the government may be making it easier for industry and developers to destroy the habitat for species at risk. Any changes to the ESA must support its purpose of protecting and recovering species at risk. Please: Read more

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23104

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The Endangered Species Act plays a pivotal role in this province in terms of protecting the environment, significant species and their habitat. Based on the discussion paper, it sounds as though the government would like to weaken the legislation instead of strengthening it. Read more