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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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142313

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This is an unacceptable proposal. Citizens rely on the government to protect our interests and the actions you wish to take with this proposal are short-sighted and reek of environmental racism. 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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142316

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I’m replying to the government’s request for public comment on their proposal to introduce Bill 5. My brief statement is to express my opposition to this proposal. I have several reasons for my stance. 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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142318

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As a citizen and conservationist in Ontario I do not support Bill 5 and I would never support any legislation that is damaging to environmental policy. This is a step backwards and is an over reach by the Ontario government. 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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142326

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I am not in favour of any legislation that seems to remove the guardrails for protecting our provincial treasures such as native flora and fauna, the green belt, Ontario Place or even the Science Center and leaving those decisions up to the "government's discretion". 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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142331

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I am against Bill C5 as it will take away from my rights as a First Nations person. We need to slow down to protect Mother Earth, not speed up taking away environmental protections.

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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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142333

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I do not agree with the premise that the provincial government at its discretion can add or remove species at risk. Any such decision should not be discretionary but subject to peer review and science. 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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142334

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Bill 5 is a significant step backwards for species conservation in Ontario. The following are just some of the many points in the act that I take issue with as an Ontario citizen: 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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142340

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I oppose Bill 5. I do not want this, I want STRONGER protections for our endangered wildlife and what is left of our green spaces and MORE accountability for industry and industrial polluters, not less. 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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142343

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I strongly oppose Bill5, the protect Ontario by unleash our economy act. This legislation poses a threat to Ontario's natural heritage, democratic processes and indigenous rights.

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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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142344

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

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Here is a sample comment created by the David Suzuki Foundation that they sent out to their email list that anyone can copy or adapt. Note that you can submit anonymously: 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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142346

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The reason the process is complex if the environment is complex. Stop Bill 5. Allow time for environmental studies to be completed to protect endangered species and critical greenspace. We can't sacrifice the environment for transportation and housing. Read more

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