I am writing to strongly…

I am writing to strongly oppose Bill5: the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act and its dangerous proposals, including the creation of Special Economic Zones, the weakening of Ontario's endangered species protections, and the exemption of the Eagle's Nest mine from an environmental review.

Bill 5 gives your government extreme new powers to ignore laws that protect the environment, public health, and Indigenous rights - without accountability. This is unacceptable.

The Special Economic Zones Act (Schedule 9) would grant unprecedented powers to the Provincial Cabinet and could allow corporations or individuals to avoid any laws and by-laws in entire areas of Ontario. There are no limits, no rules, and no public input. This is not how a democracy works.

The new Species Conservation Act (Schedules 2 & 10) would strip away real protections for at-risk species and their habitats. Science and recovery planning are not part of the new proposal. Ontario should not give up vital environmental protections or give the Provincial Cabinet unlimited power. All of these changes would destroy our environment and flora and fauna in it.

Ontarians deserve better. I urge you to withdraw Bill 5 immediately.