I do not agree with all the power given to the Minister under these changes. I do not agree that the minister should be able to require CASSARO to reconsider the classification of a species. There should be no ministers discretion anywhere in the ESA.
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This change to the endangered species act is devastating. We are so far developed in our country with scientific understanding that it is appalling that people think that these changes won’t effect the wildlife we have been protecting for years!
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I am a member and supporter of multiple conservation related organizations in Canada and Ontario and I have grave concerns about the proposed changes to the ESA. I will summarize my main concerns below.
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Allowing a mechanism for developers/proponents to pay to exempt the regulation in place to protect endangered species negates the entire intent of the regulation to protect endangered species. Allowing such loopholes is foolish, short sighted, and will be exploited by developers/proponents.
Our government needs to start prioritizing sustainable long term plans for our country in regards to protecting habitats and wildlife instead of being concerned with lining their pockets. In addition to focusing on sustainable power and energy sources and food sources.
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I strongly oppose the changes that are being considered. They will not improve outcomes for species at risk. On the contrary, they would make it easier for industry and developers to destroy the habitats of our most vulnerable plants and animals.
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I strongly oppose the proposed changes to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ESA), as brought forward in Schedule 5 of Bill 108. The changes would remove essential legal protections for species at risk and for the habitats that sustain them.
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to the ESA. I strongly oppose the changes that are being considered. They will not improve outcomes for species at risk.
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When the ESA was introduced it was the Gold Standard for protection, over the years it has been watered down, and these latest proposed changes would render the Act useless and push many of the species listed over the brink.
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**NB - There is nothing in this submission that would prevent it from being published as a comment in the final decision notice.
May 17, 2019
Public Input Coordinator
Species Conservation Policy Branch
Dear Madam/Sir,
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Extremely important to ensure and safeguard efforts to protect endangered species. I am willing to pay for these programs. I am willing to change my behaviour for these programs.
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