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141351

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This bill is not just a travesty, but an example of the selfish greed and short-sightedness of a government subsidized by (elected with the help of) billionaire property developers and investors. Read more

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141352

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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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141354

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I oppose Bill 5. I want stronger protections for endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry with no public oversight. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones.

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141356

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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. Read more

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141357

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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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141358

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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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141360

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Removing protections for species considered endangered, threatened or of special concern to create special economic zones where industry and developers will not be required to follow provincial and/or municipal regulations is not the way to keep Ontario healthy and thriving.

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141362

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I'm an Ontario resident living in Sault Ste. Marie. I do not want my government doing what is contemplated in this act. Ontario is home to such biological and environmental beauty. We must protect Ontario, not increase its depletion. I am %100 percent AGAINST this Bill as it is laid out. Read more

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141366

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I oppose Bill 5. I want strong environmental protections. I oppose short cuts for industry. I want thorough consultation with First Nation communities for industry projects in their traditional territories, and approval only if they consent. Read more

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141370

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I oppose Bill 5. I want strong environmental protections. I oppose short cuts for industry. I want thorough consultation with First Nation communities for industry projects in their traditional territories, and approval only if they consent. Read more

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141371

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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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141372

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I oppose bill 5, I support stronger environmental regulation. The private sectors should not have any shortcuts that avoid public oversight. Overriding the law in “special economic zones” is outrageous. Read more

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141373

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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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141375

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Premier Ford, withdraw bill 5 I am writing to express my strong opposition to Bill 5. This bill threatens Ontario’s environment, the protection of endangered species, Indigenous rights, and the democratic principles that govern our province. Read more

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141376

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This proposed change to the Endangered Species Act is a blatant and lazy undermining of the scientific rigor and expertise brought to the table by environmental professionals. Read more

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141377

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I have lived in Ontario all of my 60 years. I vehemently oppose bill 5 and its goals of reducing protections to the environment. There are myriad of ways to build better and faster without trampling on our future and the future of our children. Read more

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141378

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The importance of endangered species protection and conservation measures span so much more than the land they cover. Preserving green space effects literally every level and aspect of life, up to and including human lives. Read more