I am very opposed to the Special
Economics 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. Any place in Ontario can become
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Institutions, laws and regulations that are fundamental to democracy and to the protection of environment, health and well-being are being rapidly dismantled in the US.
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While I agree that the province needs to have well thought-out development that enhances our infrastructure and economy, as a province we need to be very careful about how and where these projects are approved and placed. A blanket declaration of "Special Economic Zones" is too broad.
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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 democracy works.
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SUPPORT the protection of nature, Indigenous rights, and public trust in government decision-making by calling for the withdrawal of Bill 5 in its entirety
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We are in a biodiversity crisis!
Over 230 plants and animals are at risk in Ontario alone. Our at risk healthy forests, waters and wetlands species rely on all us Ontarians.
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I have serious concerns about the proposed Bill 5. I don’t believe this Bill will Protect Ontario or “unleash” our economy in a positive manner. Environmental and Cultural protection laws are in place to protect our land for future generations.
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I urge you to reject Bill 5
The bill doesn’t respect Indigenous rights
It’s a direct attack on endangered species in Toronto
It’s weakened environmental policies will further enhance climate crisis destruction
This does not secure a livable future for Ontarians
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I urge you to reject Bill 5
The bill doesn’t respect Indigenous rights
It’s a direct attack on endangered species in Ontario
It’s weakened environmental policies will further enhance climate crisis destruction
This does not secure a livable future for Ontarians
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This is undemocratic and leads to cronyism. It will not speed up development, it will give preferred friends of Doug Ford access to lands that would otherwise have been sensibly protected.
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The Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) is a not-for-profit grassroots organization with a mission to protect, conserve, and restore riverine ecosystems across the province.
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I am opposed to the creation of Special Economic Zones as they are described in Schedule 9 of the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act 2025.
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I do not support this anti-democratic action to subvert environmental protections to further enrich Ford’s developer buddies.
Mr Ford DID NOT campaign on the changes in this bill. He does not have public support for these changes.
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I’m writing to express my deep concerns about Bill 5.
If passed, Bill 5 would be an unprecedented attack on the Rule of Law and on Endangered Species protections in Ontario.
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I am not in favor of the government getting a blank check to go into green areas for development. The Green Belt should stay as is. Let's look at seeing what can be accomplished for affordable housing within our major cities.
I am uncomfortable with supporting development , example, housing , in environmentally sensitive areas. Prior to developing those areas repurposing industrial sites, and other abandoned sites, and/ or structures should be considered before use of virgin or semi virgin land areas.
I oppose Bill 5!
I want my government to protect environmentally sensitive areas and the environment that has been protected against development.
I want my government to complete due processes when considering development.
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