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141379

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As a born and bread Ontarioan, I strongly believe this proposed change which significantly impacts the protection of endangered bird species, undermines the values of Ontario and the land this province holds dear. Read more

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141380

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The immediate disregard for the loss of Endangered Species Act has long term consequences for the quality of life in Ontario. By systematically speeding up the development projects in Ontario and disregarding the environment is very short term vision. Read more

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141381

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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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141386

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This proposal is shameful to Ontarians. It masks the weakening of species protection under the guise of efficiency. With the serious and escalating threats brought by climate change, we need to strengthen our species protection, not undermine it. Read more

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141388

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I oppose to the change to the Endangered Species Act 2007 and the new proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025 and hope that the decision to do so will be overturned. Read more

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141389

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Green space & endangered species need to be protected! Development needs to consider species at risk to ensure survival of these creatures large & small as they are important to ecosystems and food chain. Our environment needs to be protected. Read more

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141391

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Nature is a critical part of a healthy society and the survival of us humans. Sacrificing it for any reason is shortsighted and potentially catastrophic. We need more protection not less. Read more

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141392

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I have major concerns with Bill 5 as currently proposed. I understand the desire to remove red tape and speed up development, especially with pressing economic concerns. I'm in favor of streamlining unnecessary bureaucracy. Read more

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141393

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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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141395

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It is distressing that the Ford government is taking steps to actively and consciously destroy essential habitats, not only for species at risk, but the entire ecosystem. Read more

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141398

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I do not support slashing protections for any species. This bill would drastically reduce my desire to live in Ontario as my quality of life would decrease. I oppose shortcuts for industry. This bill should be denied.

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141400

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I oppose Bill 5. I want strong environmental protections for 39 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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141401

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I oppose Bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections to solidify a safe and health future for the younger generations. I do not support putting endangered species at risk. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. Read more

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141409

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I am an Ontario resident and a youth. As a youth, I care about the environment and about future generations which depend on these environmental protections. Hence, I oppose bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections and the protection of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. Read more