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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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I am writing to strongly oppose the proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 2007, its repeal, and the introduction of the Species Conservation Act, 2025 (SCA) under Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140459

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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. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140465

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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.

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140472

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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. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140474

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Bill 5 is a misguided attempt to confine nature to the smallest possible area, allowing unchecked development everywhere else. This puts endangered species on a path to extinction, and humans as well. We depend on pollinators for our food. We depend on trees to maintain healthy water cycles. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140477

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I am writing on behalf of KAIROS Guelph, an ecumenical social justice group associated with KAIROS Canada. KAIROS Guelph’s recent work has been on Indigenous Rights and on Ecological Justice. On both these issues we strongly oppose Bill 5. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140479

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I am totally against this proposal! We need to keep this law in order to protect vulnerable species. If the government of Ontario passes Bill 5, we can say, "Good bye forever," to much of the natural world. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140480

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Any bill that that removes protections for endangered animals puts them at more risk. If this endangers nature it endangers us. you are not looking at the future you are looking at the present. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140486

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This is utterly disappointing. As a citizen, I had hoped for greater levels of competency and understanding from members of government who control what is done to our population's environment. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140487

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I oppose Bill 5. I want strong environmental protections for endangered species I oppose short cuts for industry with no public oversight. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. Read more

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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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140489

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This act is a fraud, trying to claim that it widens protections and is going to “improve upon the Species at Risk Stewardship Program” while not having a replacement program created or ready to enact. Read more

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