Conservation groups warn of loss of species protections in Ontario’s Bill 5

Conservation groups warn of loss of species protections in Ontario’s Bill 5

Opponents say the bill, which replaces the existing Endangered Species Act, should allow for resource development without gutting species rules

Northwatch opposes Bill 5

By Richard CoffinA North Bay-based environmental group is adding its voice to those opposing Bill 5, which the government says is aimed at unleashing Ontario’s economy.  Northwatch has submitted a commentary to the province.  “We are disappointed and frustrated at our being excluded from the committee hearing schedule,” says Brennain Lloyd, Northwatch project coordinator.  “Bill 5 is a grab bag of deregulation and roll backs of environmental and…