Bypassing municipal by-laws, regulations, etc, is a violation of our rights as citizens of that municipality.
Do I get to vote on what these designated projects are?
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I strongly oppose the plan to create “Special Economic Zones” that will enable the provincial Cabinet to exempt these zones and the entities who operate within them, from municipal and/or provincial laws. This will hide from public or legislative scrutiny any decisions made under these powers.
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Hello, As an avid birder and nature lover in Waterloo Onatrio, I am extremely concerned about the devastating impact Bill 5 will have on our wildlife, ecosystems, and protected natural areas.
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Dear Premier Ford,
Bill 5 is wrong.
It claims to eliminate 'red tape' that slows development in the Ring of Fire. That is precisely what regulations are for. Measure twice, cut once.
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We need to stop prioritizing our economy over environment as without environment we won’t be around to reap the benefits of a booming economy. Respect the land and the species that call it home.
I understand that the government of Ontario must take steps to manage the general economy, a housing crisis, the transportation needs of Ontarians and more, however it appears as though Bill 5 was written by/for Housing Developers and Extractive Industry Lobbyists with an outdated 19th century minds
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I do not support this act. Projects in Ontario should be subject to the required studies including environmental, cultural, archaeological, public consultation and First Nations and Community Engagement. These processes ensures that Ontario is protected long term and projects are stronger.
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I DO NOT SUPPORT Bill 5. Our endangered and critical species must be protected. I do not support this proposal. This is Greenbelt take over 2.0.
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I am strongly opposed to the establishment of Special Economic Zones. Our provincial government continues to push for quicker routes to give their friends ways to develop our green space and farmland, and this is another example of that.
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I have grave concerns whenever I hear that legislation is being passed which will potentially lead to shortcuts in environmental assessments of projects, but my main concern is the role First Nations communities and peoples have (or do not have) in developing this legislation.
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Under the cover of wanting to fight tariffs the Ford government is looking to rescind environmental, indigenous rights, and worker health regulations in order to mine and build infrastructure quicker.
This is gross, sneaky, and underhanded.
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May 16, 2025
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
College Park, 777 Bay St, 18th Floor
Toronto, ON
M7A 1S5
Re: Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (ERO 025-0391)
To Whom It May Concern:
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I am strongly opposed to the weakening of ecological protection and environmental assessment legislation in Ontario. Particularly concerning features of this proposal are as follows:
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I do not support the creation of "Special Economic Zones Act, 2025". This does nothing to protect the environment or the future of the province. It will only benefit the 'preferred' developers chosen by the government, who will be eager to profit from their projects.
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Premier Ford and Ministers,
Like most citizens of Ontario, I have been alarmed by the unfriendly rhetoric coming from south of the border, and I do see that we need to look to our own tools and economy to diversify from an over-reliance on the US.
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