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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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148210

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Thames Region Ecological Association

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The Thames Region Ecological Association is strictly against the changes proposed in Bill 5 because of its potential to have a large negative impact on species conservation in Ontario, as well as threaten farmland and water resources. 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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148213

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Protecting ecological diversity means protecting our future. If you want to make the burdensome processes faster, please invest in them. They are good and necessary. Educate and hire more people. Poach them from failing agencies in the states. 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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148220

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I am writing to strongly oppose Bill 5: the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act and its dangerous proposals, including the creation of Special Economic Zones, the weakening of Ontario’s endangered species protections, and the exemption of the Eagle’s Nest mine from an environmental review. 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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148229

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This bill is detrimental to Indigenous rights and the environment as a whole. Imposing Bill 5 will harm the air that we breathe, the water that we drink, weaken protections against our most vulnerable species, and so much more. 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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148232

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I oppose the proposed changes. Benefits to housing, transit and infrastructure should not come at the cost of cutting corners with the environment. I expect more from our elected officials and will vote accordingly in the next election should these changes be passed.

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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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148234

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Sacrificing the protection of endangered species for the financial benefit of developers is obscene. This will not result in affordable housing and is frankly just another attempt, by a morally corrupt Premier, to help himself and his wealthy friends circumvent the law. 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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148236

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I am appalled by Bill 5's proposals. The protection afforded to an endangered plant extends only as far as its root zone? I have to admit that I stopped there when I began reading the Act. 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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148238

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You have until 11:59PM TONIGHT. EVERYONE (not just Ontario). PLEASE DO NOT FAIL THEM. This is CRITICAL for our endangered species, our precious habitats, delicate wetlands and the species that depend on them. Here is the copy and paste letter FOR YOU. PLEASE SHARE. 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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148247

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Thank-you for the opportunity to comment on this proposal. Also....thank-you for attempting to improve the province's approach to protecting the species and the habitat they require, in this amazing province. 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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148251

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

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148252

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Does Doug Ford not know (or care) that once a habitat is destroyed OR PAVED OVER, that you cannot get it back? If we (Ontario) are to grow more and more of our own food in the face of U.S. tariffs and unpredictable trade, the last thing we need is to reduce farmland. 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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148255

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I have read through the proposed changes and think this will be very detrimental to protection of species at risk. I strongly oppose this. Developers need a clear process beyond “registration” to ensure their developments do not destroy sensitive ecosystems and habitats. 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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148257

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Weakening or repealing Ontario’s Endangered Species Act would have far-reaching consequences not only for at-risk wildlife, but for the people and economy of this province. 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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148259

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Nottawasaga Steelheaders

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The Nottawasaga Steelheaders would like to make a submission in response to the proposed change (replacement) of the ESA (Endangered Species Act) Submitted by Gary Christie Director, Nottawasaga Steelheaders May 17th, 2025 Read more

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