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142763

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Redefining terms, using a registry process (which already exists in the current legislation) and allowing proponents to act first and maybe assess the potential catastrophic outcomes later is an extremely short-sited way of streamlining processes to bolster economic growth. Read more

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142771

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Bill 5 would dismantle or undermine many key legal protections that safeguard our environment, human health, and Indigenous rights. CELA recommends that Bill 5 be withdrawn. In particular, Bill 5 would: Read more

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142777

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Here's what I commented: 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

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142780

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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 I oppose minimizing the input of, and rightful claims, to the lands by indigenous peoples. Read more

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142785

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Please don’t remove or damage the endangered wildlife environment. These areas could be use for research or a great place to hike around and explore the nature around us. We already don’t have enough greenery around us. Please don’t take away the endangered species’ homes.

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142788

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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.

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142789

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The proposed interim changes to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 2007, and the introduction of the Species Conservation Act, 2025, as outlined in ERO #025-0380, warrant careful reconsideration. Read more

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142791

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How can you say Canada is not for sale then turn around and sell off everything that makes it great? Leave the nature alone. Stop cutting corners and disrespecting the land and her rightful caretakers. We don't want pipelines and mines. We want green space and nature and ecosystems that thrive. Read more

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142795

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Bill 5 amendments to environmental protection and assessment, endangered species, and heritage preservation laws, in order to expedite infrastructure development and mining extraction, are akin to degrading safety laws in our building code to accelerate the creation of a high-rise condominium. Read more

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142798

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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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142801

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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.

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142802

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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.

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142804

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I am writing to express my opposition to the interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and the proposal to replace it with the Species Conservation Act, 2025. Read more

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142806

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Hello, I oppose this bill, which is an attempt to make environmental zones smaller and sidestep environmental assessment processes. Our environmental protections should be made broader and involve more opinions, not narrower and faster. Read more