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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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147017

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Dear Premier Ford, I am writing you to stand with the hundreds of environmental organizations that are concerned about Bill 5. I’m writing to strongly condemn this bill, and ask that you: 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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147024

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This is a call to STOP Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act The health and welfare of the residents and wildlife of this province are at stake - now more than ever. 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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147025

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I am reaching out to voice my opposition to Bill 5 and request that the bill be withdrawn in favour of one that upholds the protection of Ontario’s at-risk species. 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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147030

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I am opposed to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. Ontario needs strong environmental protections. This bill places the profits of some over the environment and the health of all Ontarians. I strongly object to the proposal of Bill 5. 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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147033

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I oppose bill 5. I believe in strong environmental protections and don't think that industries should get shortcuts. This short term thinking will have long term irreversible consequences that generations will look back at and shake their heads. 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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147037

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At a time when we are rapidly losing biodiversity which will impact ecosystems that support human life, we should not be taking steps to cause more harm to endangered species than we already have. 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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147039

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Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee

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The Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee strongly objects to this destructive and regressive legislation. The Committee strongly supports the comments submitted by the Canadian Environmental Law Association in this matter. Yours truly, Faye More, Chair 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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147044

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Ontario Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS-OC)

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The Ontario government is proposing to replace the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) with the Species Conservation Act, 2025 (SCA) based on the concern that the existing legislation is too complicated and causes unnecessary delays and costs for housing, transit, and critical infrastructure. 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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147049

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This bill cannot go forward. It will have devastating impacts on the province if it does. This is a disappointing move by the Government of Ontario to so flagrantly avoid any accountability while doing severe damage to valuable ecosystems and conservation efforts. Stop this Bill! 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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147054

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The registration first approach will be detrimental. No one should start project activities until a proper assessment has been completed. This sounds like a way to get around doing things properly and actually protecting species. 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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147056

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In an already struggling world, the last thing we or anyone needs is to further endanger the endangered species, or destroy habitats for creatures we need to have a functioning ecosystem.

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