I strongly oppose Bill 5 due…

I strongly oppose Bill 5 due to its deeply concerning implications for our environment, economy, and Indigenous communities.

This bill paves the way for development on protected lands—spaces that serve not only as critical habitats for endangered species, but also as natural infrastructure that supports clean water, air quality, and climate resilience. Once these lands are disrupted, the ecological damage is irreversible, and the long-term economic costs far outweigh any short-term gains. Jobs and industries that rely on sustainable ecosystems, including tourism, agriculture, and local fisheries, will suffer as a result.

Furthermore, Bill 5 undermines the rights and voices of Indigenous peoples. These lands often hold profound cultural, spiritual, and historical significance. Pushing forward without full, informed, and free prior consent violates treaty rights and continues a harmful legacy of colonial decision-making that excludes Indigenous governance and stewardship.

Our economy and society are strongest when we protect what cannot be replaced: our natural heritage and our relationships with the communities who have cared for these lands for generations. I urge our elected officials to reject Bill 5 and to uphold their duty to protect the public good—not private interests.