As someone who has spent their entire career working to protect endangered species in Ontario, I feel I must speak out about Bill 5. This bill threatens to roll back key protections for the species at risk I am fighting to protect and the habitats they depend on.
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I oppose bill 5. I do not want shortcuts for developers that put species at risk in danger. I want continued oversight of activities which could have negative impacts on these species and their habitats, migratory routes, hunting/foraging areas and breeding grounds.
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Please do not move forward with this bill. Economic growth at the cost of our vital ecosystems will end up costing us more in the end. Our economy exists within the bounds of nature. Remember to think about the sustained functioning of both the economy and the environment.
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I strongly oppose Bill 5. It will jeopardize local communities and the environments they live in. I want strong environmental protections as well as meaningful Indigenous consultations.
Maintaining the future of this planet is more important than giving a rich white man more money than he will ever need. It is absurd that there aren't already laws in place preventing people from making a bill like this in the first place. I oppose Bill 5.
- Finn
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I am strongly opposed to this proposal because it represents a huge government overreach and a complete erosion of species at risk protection in the province.
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I strongly oppose Bill 5. This bill is dangerous for environment, climate and long term negative effects. I want strong environmental protections put in place and I oppose any short cuts for industry.
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Myself and many others do not believe this bill should even be considered. It is embarrassing to believe that anyone thinks that this is an acceptable option. Endangered species and their habitats need protecting. When will this government overreach ever end?
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Scrapping bills that protect people, land and wildlife is not what Canadians want. It’s what business and development wants. These laws are in place for a reason. If you want to build infrastructure and do development deals, go about it the right way like everyone else.
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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.
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Please do not proceed with this bill. Please do not enact this legislature as it will be so harmful to the ecology of Ontario. My grandchildren depend on you doing the right thing and stopping this bill from proceeding.
Thank you
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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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I am deeply concerned about the proposed changes to, and ultimate proposed repeal of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed changes are not in alignment with current scientific consensus on species conservation and habitat protection.
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These changes are an affront to the people of Ontario and put on the line the rights of Indigenous Nations, the future safety of our environment and labour safety.
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Some mistakes can't be undone. We've already gutted the funding & protections for the environment in our province in the last few years. This legislation would put a nail in our shared cultural heritage in this province as a monument to our eternal shame.
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