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23757

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the ESA review discussion paper. Though I support the stated intent to provide more stringent protections for species at risk, the proposals being considered will not accomplish that goal. Read more

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The environmental species needs reformed, it’s already far too easy for devolpers to build anywhere they want, with little to no concern for the environment. Making it easier would be the most depressing thing this country has seen since Doug Ford was elected.

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It is imperative that we continue to afford the protections offered to species that are at currently at risk or are at the potential to become at risk. It is the actions we take right now to restore balance to the natural order that will allow humanity and wildlife to coexist together. Read more

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23760

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This comment represents a joint submission on behalf of Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Eagle Lake First Nation, and Shawanaga First Nation on the “10th Year review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper” docu Read more

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23761

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the ESA review discussion paper. Though I support the stated intent to provide more stringent protections for species at risk, the proposals being considered will not accomplish that goal. Read more

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23762

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Any change to the endangered species act that puts the interests of business and development above that of the environment is unacceptable! There is no issue as urgent and vital as preserving our wildlife and wild spaces.

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23764

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The purpose of the endangered species act is not to be cost effective or business effective. The priority must be the fauna and flora that is at risk even if it is to the detriment of businesses. We cannot put a price on environmental protections.

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23771

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In regards to Area of Focus 2, I believe that giving public and private notice about the listing of a SAR is detrimental to the species as it encourages developers, businesses, and citizens to carry out any destructive behaviour towards SAR or SAR habitat, such as removing SAR habitat or individual Read more

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23772

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Northwatch

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March 4th, 2019 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Public Input Coordinator Species Conservation Policy Branch 300 Water Street, Floor 5N Peterborough ON K9J 3C7 Sent by email ESAReg@ontario.ca Re. ERO # 013-4143 Read more

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This comment is being submitted on behalf of Red Rock Indian Band on the “10th Year review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper” document. Our submission includes the following components summarized below: 1. Introductory Letter Read more

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Review of the act is a wise idea. It is important that the protection of species at risk be placed above what should be the secondary goal of streamlining the development approval process. The implementation should be true to the title " Secies at Risk".