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142495

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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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142496

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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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142498

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Hands off the endangered species act. Economic development should never be pursued without considering the environmental impact. Climate emergency and protecting the natural world we have left should be prioritized.

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142504

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I oppose Bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections. I oppose short cuts for industry with no public oversight. I oppose over riding laws in special economic zones. Read more

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142505

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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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142511

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I find the repealing of the Endangered Species Act egregious. You are narrowing the definition of the meaning of habitat making it as small as a den or nest and the immediate root system of plants, which are less than needed to survive. You are eliminating the requirements to create a Read more

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142513

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I oppose Bill 5. I firmly believe that there should be better protection for endangered species and wildlife, and that there should be a robust system of checks and balances in place to protect these species when their natural habitat is being put at risk. Read more

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142515

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I am concerned about the removal of MORE environmental restrictions. I understood the need to streamline the application process. I do NOT support the removal of municipalities' power to say no. I do NOT support the removal of environmental considerations on industry. Read more

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142516

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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. We need to protect our environment and all who live in it….not do shady land deals with developers. Read more

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142520

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I oppose Bill 5! I want strong environmental protections. 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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142521

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I vehemently oppose bill 5. We need stronger environmental protections, not reduced and refined. We need more consultation, not less. We definitely do not need to build, develop or extract resources from critical areas. Strongly oppose. Read more

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142522

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For the last 20 years we have been taught in schools that the planet is dying due to human interference. I have had many discussions with friends and peers about the mental health struggles caused by hopelessly watching people in power prioritize profits over the environment. Read more

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142523

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It is precisely the thorough and careful nature of the process (described as “taking too long”) that offers the protection that it does. This proposal should not proceed.