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149066

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I firmly oppose this bill in its current form. As has been stated by others, I understand this bill to be a gross overreach of government power in that it: - overrides indigenous rights - throws away environmental protections for endangered species and their habitats Read more

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149071

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It would be an incredible disgrace to not let the public have their comments heard. In times like these it is important to remember that your job is not to complete a project, it’s not to advance your department, it’s to work in the interests of the community. Read more

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149075

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There is no aspect of my life, professionally or personally, where I can support Bill 5. As a lands manager for a First Nation community in Northern Ontario, I know that the impacts from this policy would be far-reaching and negatively affect the quality of life for citizens across the province. Read more

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149105

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I am writing to object in the strongest possible way to the proposed exemptions from the Environmental Bill of Rights that will remove the right of Ontarian's to be advised of, or to comment on, any required permits at Ontario Place, on or off site, to support the project. Read more

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149136

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Unleashing Ontario's economy cannot happen by sacrificing the environment by the dissolution of applying for permits that may threaten species and their habitats, or by allowing the possible use of Special Economic Zones which counter Indigenous sovereignty and the soul of democracy. Read more

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149142

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I am against this proposal. There is NO good reason that the Ontario place redevelopment should be exempted from the Environmental Bill of Rights. Laws exist for a reason and need to be followed to make sure a project does not create undue damage and cost to taxpayers and the environment. Read more

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149156

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By removing the part of the review process that allows Ontarians the right to comment on and advocate for changes being made to Ontario Place, this government would be removing the Ontario Place project even farther from protections for wildlife, ecosystems and the water that it will be so close by Read more