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139658

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I oppose this bill and fear for our beautiful province if it passes. It is an extreme place over stepping of the province, in the guise of “helping” Ontarian's. this government should feel extreme shame everyday of their waking lives.

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139660

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As someone who went to school for horticulture this bill can not go through. We need the diversity of the natural environment and big corporations should not be able to just bull dose the environment.

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139661

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I oppose short cuts for industry with no public oversight. I want stronger environmental and endangered species protections. I oppose overwriting the law in special economic zones. Read more

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139663

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From my perspective, Bill 5 is a deeply flawed and dangerous piece of legislation that prioritizes short-term economic gains over the long-term well-being of Ontario's environment and its people. Here's a summarized view of my opposition: * Environmental Devastation: Read more

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139665

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I vehemently oppose Bill 5. I oppose short cuts to housing and industry at the expense of our environment. I oppose the government making decisions on what classifies an species as endangered or the reclassifcation of species to make building easier for the government. Read more

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139666

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I oppose bill 5. I oppose short cuts for industry with no public oversight. I want stronger environmental and endangered species protections. I oppose overwriting the law in special economic zones. Without our environment, we have nothing. Read more

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139668

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Premier Doug Ford’s Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act is about to unleash a suite of laws that are dangerous, and threaten Ontario’s environment, endangered species, and Indigenous rights. Read more

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139670

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Lakeshore Eco-Network (LEN)

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May 11, 2025 Proposed Interim changes to the Endangered Species Act: I am an Environmental Horticulturist and a board member of a local environmental organization. Read more

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139671

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As a lifetime citizen of Ontario, I am absolutely against this proposal. This goes against science and puts the decisions on what is an endangered species in the hands of individuals who have 0 background and knowledge of ecology & biological systems. Read more

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139673

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I oppose BILL 5. I want stronger protection for endangered species. I want public oversight for commercial development. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. I oppose short cuts for industry. Read more

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139674

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I strongly oppose Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation poses a serious threat to Ontario’s natural heritage, democratic processes and Indigenous rights. Read more

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139675

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I oppose bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections and protection of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones.

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139676

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I would like to formally oppose this bill. I do not think projects that can potentially disrupt vital habitats or components thereof should be undertaken with simple online registration. Read more

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139678

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Humans are not more important than the ecosystems that we share. We must take strong measures to protect all species -to protect our shared land, air and water. Please strengthen our commitments. Please build stronger laws. Please don’t be so arrogant and short-term in your thinking. Read more

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139679

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Stop this Bill! Our ecosystems are precious and no business should be able to by pass mechanisms designed to evaluate the merit of their development—this includes the environmental impact.

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139680

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I oppose bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections and the protection of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones.

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139681

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I oppose Bill 5 and all that it says! It limits the protections of wharves most vulnerable. I oppose that the Ford Government is trying to better the economy before the environment and businesses! Read more

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139682

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I oppose bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections and the protection of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. Do not develop Ontario's natural environments for economic gains. Read more