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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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The proposed changes to the Endangered Species act would take the existing criteria for species protection and replace it with a model that allows the government to use their discretion to pick and choose what species deserve 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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148710

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There has been zero consultation with 133 First Nation communities in the province that exists because of our treaty agreements This legislation is a violation of UNDRIP and the consistent lack of FPIC is extremely irresponsible of this government to continue to move forward with. 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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148713

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Bill 5 says it’s about protecting endangered species but that’s a lie. It’s aiming to end the rule of law like Trump is south of us. I don’t want any developments or developers to ever be exempt from legislation. We have legislation for reasons. Please stop Bill 5. It is not what Ontarians want.

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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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148716

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I oppose the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. The current legislation is science-based and meets the needs. The changes do not guarantee long-term environmental protection and weaken essential safeguards for species and habitats, instead it is all about economics. 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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148719

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I strongly oppose this proposal. This proposal provides no evidence that habitat protections are preventing development. The proposal provides no evidence that habitat regulations cannot be overcome with appropriate planning. 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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148723

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- Do not change the Endangered Species Act or replace it! The Ford Government has been dismantling species at risk protection since 2018 and this is completely unacceptable. 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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148728

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I oppose Bill 5. I demand stronger environmental protections in this province that align with Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous rights as defined bin UNDRIP. I vehemently opposed shortcuts for industry, who are currently violating Indigenous Rights and our Sacred sites. 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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148731

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As a master's student researching endangered species, I am deeply concerned by the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and its subsequent replacement the Species Conservation Act, 2025. My primary concern is the far narrower definition of habitat in the new 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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148743

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I would like toexpress my strong opposition to the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act under Bill 5, including amendments that alter the definition of “habitat.” These changes seriously undermine environmental protections that science-based, and threaten the survival of at-risk species an 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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148746

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I say no to bill 5 and I wanted stronger protections for endangered species in Ontario. Additionally, I oppose shortcuts for industry with no public oversight and I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. Please keep Ontario wildlife safe. 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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148752

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We cannot compromise the health of our beautiful land for the sake of the economy. All these changes will do is make it easier to destroy the environment in the name of profit, and Ontarians like myself will not stand idly by and watch them come to pass. 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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148754

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I am writing to express my extreme disappoint in your proposed Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. With the changes to the protections of our wildlife and their habitat, this conservative government is doing the opposite of protecting Ontario. It is destroying Ontario. 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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148761

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I am absolutely opposed to this bill. Our wildlife is precious and should be protected. If anything more support should be given to protect our wildlife especially the ones who are endangered. Once they are extinct they are gone forever. Please stop this bill from going g through. I oppose it

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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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148762

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Ontario's Bill 5 would erode safeguards against mining activity, increase pressures on endangered species, circumvent our obligation to address Indigenous rights and remove tenets of fair competition and transparency. Read more

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