Please reconsider Bill 5. We have done the work and established rules and regulations and committments to ensure development is done the right way with limited harm. Special Economic Zones will cause unforseen (and costly) problems in the future. This is not the way forward.
The proposal is not acceptable .
It does not have sufficient detail about consultation as partners with First Nations in the zones. There is little detail that assures citizens that a repeat of the Greenbelt problems would not occur.
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Given the possible ramifications of environmental damage and the nature of the bill, I worry that this bill could do more harm than good to both economic and environmental cornerstones, as well as democratic principles as well. Who gets to decide what is classified as crucial and how is it decided?
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I am reaching out to express my concerns regarding Bill 5, which I understand is being positioned as a way to "protect Ontario by unleashing our economy." While I appreciate the need for economic growth, I am deeply troubled by the potential consequences this bill may have on endangered species, wil
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I am very opposed to the Special Economic Zones Act. It allows the Cabinet to create zones where any kind of project can be designated and exempted from any provincial law. There is no legislative oversight and even Provincial Parks are not excluded.
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I strongly oppose Bill 5. I want more protection environmental protections and the protection of the animal species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law in the special economic zones.
I am registering my displeasure about this Act. This undemocratic Act means a Minister can create special economic zones and projects for any reason .
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The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is providing the following 2 files on Bill 5:
- cover letter dated May 8, 2025 attaching
- submissions dated May 2025
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I strongly oppose this bill and any legislation where by design, directly or indirectly, our environmental protections and protections in place for endangered species are weakened, threatened, or disregarded. Stop this nonsense.
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I strongly disagree with this bill and hope the premier chooses to reconsider. This will be extremely detrimental to native and endangered species as well as a threat to future generations accessibility to clean air and clean water.
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This is a dangerous thing to do. We don't need to destroy the environment in an effort to "make things better", we need to think of new ways to do things that better the economy AND protect the environment.
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I have lived in Dresden 40 years. I am concerned with the air quality that will come from the dump. The smell will go right through the town. If you were farther out of town it may not be as bad. But you are in out backyard.
I oppose this proposal!
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Bill 5 gives Premier Ford and his cabinet the right to hand out exemptions to
1) any person or company they choose ("trusted proponent" remaining undefined);
2) any portion of Ontario they choose from a single house or cottage to the GTA;
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