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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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Throughout many jurisdictions within Ontario, those undertaking class environmental assessments for public agencies create, update, and/or maintain stakeholder lists to ensure that all stakeholders have been provided the opportunity to provide input into the process; often including indigenous peopl Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27395

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Modernizing Ontario's Environmental Assessment process is going to place greater risks for species at risk and species on the verge of being at risk of extirpation. There is already far too much development occurring near or on at risk species lands and habitats. Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27403

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Under no circumstances should a medium risk project be considered low risk. This strongly implies that a project that should have a full and in depth environmental assessment can be downgraded to low risk and no longer receive the necessary treatment.

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27576

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I am a constituent of Mississauga-Lakeshore. I am adamantly opposed to any move by this government in loosening or “streamlining” environmental protections in order to appease industry. We need to continue to protect the environment and residents and present regulations are there to do so. Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27598

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I find this very disturbing. Developers are doing quite well at present and do not need any additional perks to aid their business. I am appalled at the prospects of the government selling them licenses to kill wildlife. Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27638

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Blue Mountain Watershed Trust

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The closing of a municipally owned, arterial road that has provided a key intercounty transportation link for many years and the transferring of the road to the private sector is a questionable transaction and is rarely done. Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27663

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The Environmental Assessment process for Schedule A MCEA projects does not have sufficient review by the MOECP it is being applied to projects that have significant environmental and transportation impact. Public input is not required and alternatives are not required to be studied Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27667

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1. ensures better alignment between the level of assessment and level of environmental risk associated with a project; 2. eliminates duplication between environmental assessment and other planning and approvals processes; Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27678

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Sounds as if the whole purpose is to make it easier for business & your government to get what it wants without protecting the environment. Farmers & forestry operations are already exempted for many activities. This should not continue. Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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27823

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Regarding proposed changes the MOE is presently addressing, it is a relief to see that the Ontario government is taking seriously the fact that companies are not viewing Ontario as a viable place to operate a business. Read more

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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This seems like the purpose is not streamlining, but weakening the Environmental Assessment process. All developers projects have risks. There are no such things as “low risk” projects. Please keep Ontario as a province that assesses every project, regardless of perceived risk.

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Discussion paper: modernizing Ontario’s environmental assessment program

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28891

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I do not think environmental assessments should be made easier or modernized. If anything, they should be made more stringent and restrictive. Our environment requires more protection now, not less, even if that comes at the cost of jobs.

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