Wow, this is one of the most…

Wow, this is one of the most outrageous proposals I have ever seen. It threatens the environment and predominantly Indigenous communities within these proposed "Special Economic Zones". This is authoritarian governance - green lighting whatever projects with no restrictions or cautions for clean water, climate impacts, clean up and making sure the polluter pays, etc etc. This is pretty much equal to Trump's "Executive Orders" - doing whatever he wants at all cost. I strongly oppose everything about this "Special Economic Zones Act, 2025" and highly recommend that it be removed from the omnibus legislation.
Environmental Assessments are planning tools that allow for proponents to propose projects, publicly assess from social and environmental costs and benefits, review for merits and best practices, and ensure proper mitigation for projects that are approved. Removing EAs and permitting processes for projects in these zones are undermining safety, health and commitments to environmental management.