Quite frankly, I'm disgusted with these changes. There is a reason that these animals are protected, and to do away with that protection is to disregard any and all care for those animals.
- Repeal the 2013 exemptions for the forestry, hydro, mining and development industries;
- Amend section 57 (1)1 of the ESA so that exemptions will only be allowed if they do not jeopardize the survival and recovery of endangered and threatened species;
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The proposed changes in ERO 013-5033 are very concerning. At this time we should be increasing the protection of endangered species, not weakening it. Delicate habitats and species, once lost, cannot simply be replaced.
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These changes will weaken the protections of endangered species and are a very bad idea. Giving the minister increased discretion to not follow the recommendations of the scientific panel defeats the purpose of the panel and opens the process up to lobbying groups and backroom deals.
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I am concerned about the proposed changes:
- Introducing pay-to-proceed system on harmful activities defeats the purpose of the act. Developers and proponents should not be allowed to pay their way out of protecting endangered species’ habitats.
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I object to the changes to the endangered species act. Please continue to protect our animals. The current act has been quite effective in preserving and protecting species in Ontario.
This is the most short-sighted idea I have ever seen.Will you (Ford) not be happy until everything is dead and gone? I sure wish you were! You are a plague on future hope.
The economy depends on biodiversity as much as we do. If we damage the environment, we damage ourselves. I am opposed to the proposed changes to the endangered species act.
I am very concerned with some of the changes to the endangered species act. I feel that developing a trust fund for developers or companies to pay into, in lieu of protecting habitat is bad for ontario, and the diverse species and habitats in this province.
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as a voter in Ontario and long time taxpayer I am shocked and saddened by this government's attack on the environment at a time when the opposite approach makes the most sense, all while deficits remain high and budget spending sets a new record. You should be ahsamed
I am a member of the Toronto Entomology Association and as such I work with certain species of butterflies that are at risk or have been submitted to be listed. Consequently, I have a level of first-hand knowledge as well as a deep love for the natural world.
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I am appalled at some of the changes to the Endangered Species Act. Ontario needs strong policies to protect species at risk and their habitats throughout the province. Unfortunately, these currently proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act could place these habitats at risk.
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Your PC's party cuts on the environment and Endangered Species Act is disgusting!
This Change is Doug Ford's 9:00a.m. Dollar/beer; Tail Gate Loving premiers method of allowing Developers/Pits access to significantly endangered wet and Green Belt lands just for the sake of Growth.
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We need more protection, not less, for wild life - especially endangered species. I do not like the direction the proposed changes are pointing to. I respect full ask that you reconsider.
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