Just because a construction project is government based should not mean that it does not require the assessments. These environmental areas are important for wildlife, flooding, water filtration, drinking water etc.
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• update the current EAA to reflect sustainable development principles
• cancel the amendments to the EAA and focus on higher level reforms of the EA process rather than roll back existing EA requirements
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So the Province deems that a railway will need an EA at 50 km in length. Railways are vastly less damaging to the environment than highways. So why the limit of 75 km for a highway? It should be less distance than a railway.
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This proposal to make environmental assessments of some projects unnecessary is the WRONG way to go. In fact they should be made even stronger and absolutely necessary.
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I am writing to comment specifically on this element of the proposal:
"Highway projects less than 75 km would be subject to the streamlined EA process set out in the Class EA for Provincial Transportation Facilities (MTO Class EA) which is proposed to be amended to apply to those projects."
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The proposal regarding the change re 400 series highways, to no longer require a comprehensive EA when these are being planned is short-sighted, wanton and disregards best environmental practices.
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The Minister of the Solicitor General has begun the process to start building a jail in Kemptville.
The site is a pristine example of rural, wetland, and forested areas in eastern Ontario.
The land supports amphibians, insects, wildlife, and trees on an untouched ecological site.
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As a resident of Ontario, I am concerned about a streamlined environmental assessment process. Even if this aligns with other jurisdictions in Canada, it is not the right direction to be going in during a climate crisis.
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I strongly feel that a comprehensive environmental assessment is undoubtedly required for a project on the scale of Highway 413. Such an assessment will be essential in ensuring a comprehensive public consultation process that Ontario citizens can have confidence in.
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Do not weaken EAA regulations. My family does not want more roads and highways. We want more greenspace and nature near our homes. These regulation changes would hurt everyone.
Re: Moving to a project list approach under the Environmental Assessment Act
ERO number
019-4219
Notice type
Regulation
Act
Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990
To whom it may concern:
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Please find attached Conservation Ontario's comments on “Moving to a Project List Approach under the Environmental Assessment Act" (ERO#019-4219).
Conservation Ontario thanks the Province for the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposal.
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