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Joint Submission to Delay of Protection for Black Ash under the ESA (ERO 019-4278)

Dear Minister Piccini,Re. Delay of protection for Black Ash under the Endangered Species Act (ERO #019-4278)   We the 58 undersigned organizations are strongly opposed...
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Response to Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan

RE: Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) Transportation Plan   Dear Minister Mulroney,   The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is an accredited farm organization representing...
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Joint Response to Chatham-Kent Temporary Clear Cutting By-law (72-2021)

We are writing to you today about the urgency of extending by-law 72-2021 to permanently prohibit the clear cutting of woodlots, woodlands and parts of...
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Submission to Health Canada on Potential Environmental Risk Related to Squash Bee Exposure to Neonicotinoids (PSRD2021-02)

RE: Proposed Special Review Decision (PSRD2021-02), Special Reviews: Potential environmental risk related to squash bee (Peponapis pruinosa) exposure to Clothianidin, Thiamethoxam and Imidacloprid used on...
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Joint Letter to Minister Bibeau in Response to Drought Conditions in Northwestern Ontario

Dear Minister Bibeau,   We are writing to you today to request urgent action regarding the drought conditions that are affecting farmers in parts of...
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Follow-up Letter to Minister Clark Regarding Growing the Greenbelt Discussion

Dear Minister Clark,   On behalf of the members of the National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O), I would like to thank you for consulting...
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Response to Regulatory proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act (ERO 019-2986)

Dear Ms. Mikel,   The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is an accredited farm organization representing thousands of sustainable family farmers in Ontario and...
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