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142530

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This is not streamlining bloated legislation or making things better for the vast majority of Ontario residents. The aim of these proposed changes is to move the legislation's focus away from protecting species and habitats toward enriching developers, a demonstrated priority for this government. Read more

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142537

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I do not agree with the proposed changes. The provincial government should not have control over which species are considered at risk or endangered - this should be a scientific exercise done by ecologists and experts on an independent committee. Read more

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142538

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The new Species Conservation Act would strip away real protections for at-risk species and their habitats. Science and recovery planning are being replaced by an empty process that can’t protect our wildlife. Read more

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142539

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This proposal would be devastating for the environment and endangered species. It would also be a devastating attack on Indigenous rights. I oppose Bill 5, and I believe the government needs to listen to Canada's Indigenous peoples on this matter. Protect the environment.

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142540

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I do not support allowing corporations to shortcut our environmental regulations in any situation. We need to have strong environmental protections to safeguard the natural treasure that is Ontario's wild places.

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142541

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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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142543

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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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142544

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This bill needs to be stopped! Not only is this undemocratic and destructive to our environment/native species, the Ford government is doing this under the guise of protecting us from the on going trade war, using this crisis to take away our democratic rights as we have seen many times before. Read more

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142545

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Our Indigenous land is not for sale, nor should we (non-Indigenous Canadians) control what happens to ecosystems within Indigenous land! Our native species are already struggling with the climate crisis, this should not be passed!

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142549

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I think we humans forget that we live on Earth - not above it. The environment is our home, and we share it with countless other species. It’s not just a backdrop for development or a resource to exploit. Read more

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142550

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I am strongly opposed to Bill 5. Long-term economic success cannot happen by ignoring science or where we live. Build this province on a strong foundation of environmental protection and scientific understanding for a durable future.

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142553

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To: Doug Ford, Stephen Lecce and all those concerned re: Bill 5 I strongly oppose Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation poses a serious threat to Ontario's nature , democracy and future. Read more

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142554

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I urge your government to: – Cancel Bill 5 and plans to scrap the Endangered Species Act or implement “regulation-free zones” for resource extraction. – Commit to strengthening the Endangered Species Act. Read more

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142558

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I am extremely tired of losing protection and services in Ontario. You should step down and make room for people who want to actually solve problems instead of lining their pockets.