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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157810

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Any changes to existing laws should not happen without relevant and current scientific documentation and data supporting the humaneness and necessity of proposed practices. Regulatory ease or trapper convenience are secondary to animal welfare concerns. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157812

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I am opposed to any regulation changes that do not have strong peer reviewed scientific studies behind them. What are the scientific reviews that show that this is good for the environment and for the welfare of wildlife, which should be a priority? Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157815

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The government must provide full scientific documentation, environmental impact assessments, and data to support its claims. It should also consider extending the public comment period to allow stakeholders time to review this information and provide informed feedback. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157816

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Small financial gains for the fur trade should never come at the expense of animal protection, public safety, or ecological health. As well, Beavers are keystone species that create wetlands, support biodiversity, and regulate water systems. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157817

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Laws around trapping need to prioritize animal welfare and should be informed by current, peer-reviewed science. Small financial gains for the fur trade should never come at the expense of animal protection, public safety, or ecological health. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157818

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To ensure transparency and accountability, the government should make all relevant scientific data, including environmental assessments, publicly available to support its decisions. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157821

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Fur dealer reports are an important regulatory tool for ensuring compliance with humane trapping standards and environmental protections. Loosening these requirements reduces transparency and public accountability.they carry serious risks that cannot be ignored. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157826

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Although the government claims these changes will promote humane trapping and help manage wildlife conflicts, they carry serious risks that cannot be ignored. Expanding trapping and allowing more methods for killing increases the risk of suffering for both target and non-target species. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157830

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All claims must have proof to back them up and must be made public. To make such changes to reduce administrative burden is essentially relieving yourselves of any accountability or responsibility. This is your responsibility and you cannot just walk away from it. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157831

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I have strong concerns about the reduction in regulations to trapping in Ontario. Laws around trapping need to prioritize animal welfare and should be informed by current, peer-reviewed science. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157834

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I am writing to strongly oppose the Ontario government’s proposed changes to trapping regulations. While these are framed as efforts to “streamline rules” and “reduce burdens,” in reality they would weaken protections for animals, ecosystems, and public transparency. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157840

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I object to the proposed changes. Please improve transparency around this proposal. The government must provide full scientific documentation, environmental impact assessments, and data to support its claims. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157854

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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

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The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Membership (OFAH Membership) is Ontario’s largest, non-profit, fish and wildlife conservation-based organization, representing 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 675 member clubs. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157856

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I strongly oppose the proposed changes to Ontario’s trapping regulations. The government’s framing of these changes as “streamlining” and “reducing administrative burdens” does not reflect the very real risks they pose to animal welfare, environmental protection, and public accountability. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157862

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The government must provide full scientific documentation, environmental impact assessments, and data to support its claims. It should also consider extending the public comment period to allow stakeholders time to review this information and provide informed feedback. Read more

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Proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burden, and enable increased economic opportunities for licensed trappers and fur dealers

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157867

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The government needs to back its claims with full scientific data, environmental assessments, and transparent documentation. Extending the public comment period would give people a fair chance to review and respond. Read more

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