Comment
These changes give the Ontario government sweeping new powers to control who can access or develop Ontario’s mineral resources, especially critical minerals. It prioritizes economic and national interests, and allows the government to override existing rights, cancel claims, or fast-track projects, often without public input. The removal of legal recourse also means people and communities can’t challenge these decisions in court, which raises serious concerns for landowners, Indigenous groups, and environmental advocates.
Submitted May 9, 2025 7:07 PM
Comment on
Proposed amendments to the Mining Act 1990, Electricity Act 1998, and Ontario Energy Board Act 1998, to protect Ontario’s Economy and Build a More Prosperous Ontario.
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025-0409
Comment ID
137827
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