I am deeply concerned with…

I am deeply concerned with the creation of the contents of this act. As I understand, within these zones, the provincial government can suspend or override all existing laws and regulations around labour conditions, health and safety, and environmental protections, as well as municipal regulations.

The effects on workers, families and communities will be disastrous.

Under this bill, entire cities could be turned into special economic zones. Any region could be named one in which fundamental labour rights and protections no longer apply, including those around child labour, the right to refuse unsafe work, and even basic meal breaks. Existing Ontario labour law won’t apply in these special economic zones.

This is a disastrous trojan horse bill under the guise of "protecting Ontario". In fact, this power grab could lead to more harm for Ontarians and Ontario's natural environment. It is deeply flawed and dangerous.