I am writing to strongly oppose Bill 5: the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act and its dangerous proposals, including the creation of Special Economic Zones, the weakening of Ontario’s endangered species protections, and the exemption of the Eagle’s Nest mine from an environmental review.
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This Bill is an egregious overstep of provincial authority and creates the conditions for environmental damages. Not only does it reduce provincial accountability, it also gives the Premier authority to designate "economic zones" to the detriment of our environment in Ontario.
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While I agree we are in an economic and housing crisis in Ontario, we are also in a climate crisis. Disregarding the safety and longevity of our endangered species and habitats is not the answer. I strongly disapprove of bill 5
Bill 5 is an omnibus bill which if passed puts not only endangered species but at -risk species at huge risk. This also puts no rules/laws in place to protect the environment. The Endangered Species Act needs strengthening not dismantled.
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DO NOT PASS BILL 5.
This is a straight up assault to the environment, indigenous land, and endangered species.
Not to mention this is unethical, and sneaky.
Ford should not be allowed to rewrite the law to benefit himself, and his friends.
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We are in a global biodiversity crisis. In Ontario alone, more than 230 plants and animals are at risk. The healthy forests, waters and wetlands species at risk rely on sustain all Ontarians.
I urge your government to:
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Bill 5 poses a significant threat to Ontario's Endangered Species Act (ESA) by shifting from automatic, science-based protections to politically influenced frameworks.
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Rolling back environmental protections is a dangerous precedent not only for the species at risk - of which there are many that would be negatively and disastrously affected by this policy - but for protection policies as a whole.
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Voluntary initiatives to restore habitat and protect and conserve species is not enough. Politicians should not decide which species require protections and which can be removed to make money for developers.
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As generations on the planet now, we have a responsibility to safeguard all life for future generations. It is highly selfish to put development at this time period ahead of their lives on this planet.
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I realize this government wants to be able to fast track development, which we all understand is important for a growing province, but allowing the indiscriminate destruction of land and natural habitats without any form of oversight is just wrong. There has to be a better way.
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Please don’t make this bill a reality. I’m a teenager and I want to grow up in a world as beautiful as the one I was born in, with all the creatures that I was born around. I want to pass that on to my children.
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These proposed changes are outrageous and irresponsible. I am deeply disappointed in the government. It looks like they are using Trump as an excuse to destroy important environmental protections.
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As a citizen of Ontario, I oppose this bill. The negative implications that it has on our environment and wildlife are too great to overlook. Endangered species need to continue to be protected! Please DO NOT pass this bill.
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