Comments

View the comments this notice received through the registry. You can either download them all or search and sort below.

Some comments will not be posted online. Learn more about the comment status and our comment and privacy policies.

Download comments

Search comments

Comment ID

141564

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I am strongly opposed to these proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. It is discouraging to see what is supposed to be a progressive country running the wrong way with the ball. Read more

Comment ID

141572

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
The opportunity to move forward in a manner which will enhance life, for all, is being missed with the proposal of Bill 5. We are at a cross roads of economic priorities, but we need to make decisions which protect the fragile world in which we live. Read more

Comment ID

141573

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
The entire Bill 5 is deplorable. How is it that this government sees fit to no longer protect our environment, our farmland, our waterways or our species at risk? Housing, mining, and landfills should not trump the protection of the above. Read more

Comment ID

141575

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Our environment is also one of our neighbours and needs to be treated with respect. These animals lived here before and in harmony with our Indigenous population who was her before Canada was colonized we need to protect that environment and the animals who live there. Read more

Comment ID

141576

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I oppose Bill 5. The people of Ontario deserve better. I want stronger environmental protections and the protection of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I demand Indigenous rights be respected. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. Read more

Comment ID

141582

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Ignoring environmental protections, which have been carefully and thoughtfully developed over decades, is not a good idea. Doing so to benefit specific wealthy individuals, who will profit from the selected, expedited projects is criminal. Read more

Comment ID

141584

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
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

Comment ID

141586

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I oppose bill 5. I do not want shortcuts 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

Comment ID

141588

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I oppose bill 5 and amendments to the endangered Species act. Our nature should be preserved and not pay the cost for economic development. Special Economic Zones should not be created.

Comment ID

141589

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
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

Comment ID

141591

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
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 the government to: Read more

Comment ID

141592

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Our planet needs ecosystems to thrive and not fall apart! I don’t want people to build on precious lands! They can build elsewhere and go through the proper channels to do so! Things need to be considered and approved, not just let anyone do anything they want wherever they want! Read more

Comment ID

141593

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I would like to strongly oppose the lessening of environmental controls. Our environment is what allows us to live and by removing restrictions you are allowing access to destroy vulnerable biomes. Stop going backwards! Read more