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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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143113

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

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143114

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Destroying the hard earned rights of endangered species, giving developers unchecked power, lying to first Nations people about he ring if fire. This whole year has been disgusting by the Ford 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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143122

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The Endangered species deserve our protection. Piping Plovers, Monarchs. and other species are at risk when over development occurs. The Conservation of Nature is not something we should take lightly. 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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143123

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I find this Bill very disturbing. The Provincial government has no place being the decision maker on species at risk or what qualifies as worth consideration with regard to habitat loss, without input from expert scientific opinions from non-affiliated sources (i.e. conservation authorities). 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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143125

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I oppose Bill 5. I believe we need stronger environmental protections, not stripping them away for industry. There should be public oversight of this. I also believe that creating shortcuts for industry will only hurt us, not help us. Preventative action is incredibly important.

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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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143128

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I am writing to express my deep and unyielding opposition to Bill 5, which I believe represents a catastrophic betrayal of Ontario’s natural heritage and a gross failure in environmental stewardship. 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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143130

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I urge the Ontario government to withdraw Bill 5 in its entirety and instead work with environmental experts, Indigenous leaders and the public to strengthen — not dismantle — our systems of environmental protection. 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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143132

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I oppose Bill 5. I want strong environmental protections for endangered species. 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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Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

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143139

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I strongly oppose the Bill 5 which would allow “special economic zones” where cabinet would exempt ‘trusted’ proponents and designated areas from laws and regulations including municipal oversight.

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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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143140

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

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143142

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Hamilton Naturalists Club

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The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) is submitting the following comments about the proposed Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025. HNC has several concerns with the Bill and urges the provincial government to withdraw it. Read more

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