I strongly oppose this…

I strongly oppose this legislation and I'm appalled that a Government of Ontario, supposedly acting in the best interests of its constituents, would suggest that Bill 5 is the best way to protect Ontario’s economy. This proposed legislation is the worst yet in a long line of environmental deregulations and species protection rollbacks enacted by this Government, in addition to legalizing extreme executive overreach and a complete lack of respect for our very democracy.

● Gutting the Endangered Species Act: Bill 5 replaces scientific review with political will. Protections for habitats and species are narrowed or eliminated while allowing delays or refusals to list at-risk species

● Automatic Project Approval: Developers no longer need permits; an online registration form suffices to begin construction. There is no requirement to consider alternatives or disclose plans publicly.

● Long-term Impact: These weakened protections may cause irreversible ecological harm, while promoting a landscape of unregulated development. If this Bill is the response to the trade war with the United States, there won't be much of Ontario or its economy left to protect!

Finally, Bill 5 completely disregards Indigenous right of consultation. I work closely with local Indigenous allies; why is Reconciliation is being quashed from this Government’s mandate?

It is hard to define Bill 5 as anything but a blatant power grab to gift rich, powerful landowners and developers with carte blanche at the cost of our environment, Indigenous and democratic rights.

Repeal Bill 5