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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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Having worked with endangered species act, both reviewing natural heritage policies, official plans and development proposals, the legislation does not need to be touched, the implementation does - particularly giving the appropriate ministry (MEPC now) enough resources and staff to effectively impl Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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The proposed change in direction to the Endangered Species Act seems to minimize protection of species and the habitat necessary for their survival in favour of industrial activity and "efficiency" of the process to obtain approvals for commercial interests. That change in emphasis worries me. Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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Changes to the Endangered Species Act should improve protections, not water them down even further. We need protections that lead to recovery for species-at-risk in Ontario– we don’t need changes that will drive more species to extinction. Specifically: Read more

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There is nothing more important than protecting the ecosystems that sustain us. They only thrive under conditions which favour growth and evolution. We currently are not in a place where we are putting our economy as well as our environment at an opportunity for evolution and growth. Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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Rod Phillips Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks said "As part of the commitments contained within our made-in-Ontario environment plan, we are consulting to improve the effectiveness of our environmental protections to ensure a balanced approach between a healthy environment and a h Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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This proposal will put endangered species and their habitats even further at risk. I suspect that if the review goes forward, protections for endangered will be deregulated in favour of economic expansion. I do not support this initiative! Read more

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It is good to review the ESA to ensure that it continues to do what is was initially set out to do, i.e. strengthen the protection of each and every species under its jurisdiction, from the Grizzled Moss to the Algonquin Wolf. Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) review discussion paper. I am for more stringent protections for species at risk. However it is my opinion that the proposals being considered will not accomplish that goal. Read more

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10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper

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Honestly, I think it's dangerous to change the current Endangered Species Act. These species are important to the biome, and more than ever. These delicate ecosystems help maintain our air quality and ph of our soil. Read more

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"as well as to look for ways to streamline approvals and provide clarity to support economic development." I assume this final line in the description will provided any loophole necessary to trump environmental protection in favour of "development". Read more

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