For a species to be classified as "at risk" takes time, it is not an "immediate action that surprises people". Ontario is home to many species that are at risk and are not even politically protected.
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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.
Very concerned over this review given the current irresponsible actions of this government over the last 3 months. This government has:
1. taken away the independence of the environmental commissioner
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I do not support any weakening of the endangered species act.
Please help for the survival of all endangered species. And for all species. Our survival is also dependent on their survival.
I am writing because I am so very worried about the environment, particularly at this time, knowing what I do about climate change, and what lies ahead for our endangered species.
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It is vitally important that we strengthen the Endangered Special act, not weaken it. Industry, development etc must never be able to circumvent the law.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Please get rid of the rainbows and unicorns in this act. Focusing on saving 6 or 7 woodland caribou in the province at the expense of 80,000 moose is nothing more than a lack of common sense.
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The Endangered Species Act should be left largely as is, and if updated the changes should be in line with the main purpose of the Act – to preserve diversity and protect species at risk.
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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.
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