Many, many species require much more than their immediate habitat. Corridors, migration routes, and spaces for diversity are required for species to thrive. Please reconsider the reduction of definitions of protected areas. There is no reason to restrict these.
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Policies for all species groups need careful consideration by either COSSARO or a panel of biologists specific to each family (birds, mammals, etc.). Policy needs to be based on science (including traditional indigenous practices) to protect our plants and animals adequately.
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Policies for all species groups need careful consideration by either COSSARO or a panel of biologists specific to each family (birds, mammals, etc.). Policy needs to be based on science (including traditional indigenous practices) to protect our plants and animals adequately.
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The Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) is submitting comments on Ontario’s proposed Species Conservation Act, 2025 (ERO 025-0908), emphasizing its long-standing expertise in conserving genetic diversity and resilience within Ontario’s forest ecosystems.
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Trying to enact these changes will likely lead to a lot of litigation. I would much rather my tax dollars go toward balancing conservation of nature while enabling sustainable development than on lawyer fees in cases we are likely to lose and have to respect nature anyway.
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Enbridge appreciates the opportunity to provide consolidated feedback on the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ ongoing consultations related to the implementation of the Species Conservation Act, 2025, including the development of guidance materials under section 16 and the propos
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Please repeal Bill 5. It is imperative to ensure endangered species are protected.
Economic prosperity is possible without destroying our environment and those who rely on healthy, connected habitats. This includes wildlife but also includes the well being of humans.
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I first want to state that this Act is clearly not designed to protect species at risk and there habitat, but to make it easier for the government and industry to exploit natural resources without the proper mitigation and consultation.
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I implore the Ministry to restore ESA and committ to strengthening protections for Ontario's precious and vulnerable species. The weaker SCA is short sighted and lacks the necessary solutions for our biodiversity crisis.
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The SCA is a shameful replacement for the Endangered Species Act. Bill 5 should be repealed, as it blatantly attempts to undo current environmental protections in place for Ontario's sensitive ecosystems.
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