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146044

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I oppose bill-5 I want stronger environmental protections and the protections of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. Read more

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146048

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Making changes to an act that protects species that cannot protect themselves is the opposite of progress. The act protects species that are native and important to the identity of Ontario, and Canada as a whole. Read more

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146049

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For nearly 20 years, Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been a cornerstone of environmental protection. It requires that species at risk — and the habitats they rely on — be protected from harm. Bill 5 would repeal the ESA and replace it with a weaker Species Conservation Act. Read more

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146051

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Alongside many members of the public and organizations, I am opposed to these changes. There are no procedural requirements or transparency requirements, which demonstrates concerning implications for how these powers will be permitted to be used. Read more

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146055

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As a resident of Ontario, I am STRONGLY opposed to the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. Although increasing housing developments is an important issue, there are responsible ways to go about this WITHOUT putting more strain upon our wildlife and our ecosystem. Read more

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146057

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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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146061

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Ottawa Riverkeeper

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Please find attached (and below in text) Ottawa Riverkeeper's comments on the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025, ERO: 025-0380 Ottawa Riverkeeper Comments on the Proposed Species Conservation Act, 2025 Read more

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146062

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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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146063

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Bill 5 is extremely harmful and will remove almost all provincial regulation on development- including fundamental consultation with Indigenous groups. • Repeal the Endangered Species Act, leaving vulnerable species with almost no protection. Read more

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146066

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I am completely against this bill (Bill 5), the ecosystems in Ontario are extremely important and serve as habitats to endangered species, carbon sinks and are the heart of our beautiful province.

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146068

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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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146069

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The proposed changes to Ontario's ESA would most certainly cause significant detrimental impacts to species at risk in Ontario that play vital roles within their ecosystems. Read more

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146075

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I am profoundly against this change as I feel it will only open the door for those with money to do as they please with total disregard for the environment and surrounding communities. This bill will allow the damage to commence before any community input or thorough reviews completed. Read more