As an Ontario citizen, I am opposed to the establishment of “Special Economic Zones” where provincial laws, regulations, instruments, municipal by-laws, and municipal instruments can be suspended to enable “trusted proponents” to develop projects. This raises serious concerns about the rule of law.
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Bill 5 is not a technical or administrative proposal. It is a deliberate shift in governance priorities away from sustainability, accountability, and equity—toward political expediency and private profit. Years of research and development of policy that protects rights will be undermined.
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I am totally opposed to Bill 5.
DO NOT WEAKEN THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT in the name of Development!!!!!!!!
Fields, forests and water courses are Ontario, DON’T DESTROY our ENVIROMENT in the name of progress. Progress is not more important than our enviroment!
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Please accept the attached staff report as comments from the Township of Muskoka Lakes regarding the creation of the 'Special Economic Zones' Act.
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Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, is a reckless and shortsighted bill. The proposed amendments to the Endangered Species Act will wreak havoc on Ontario’s ecosystem.
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I am writing to express strong opposition to proposed Bill 5. This legislation undermines democratic representation by reducing the number of elected officials without adequate public consultation or consideration of local impacts.
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Moose Cree recognizes your government’s interest in “cutting red tape” to accelerate mining and infrastructure projects in response to President Trump’s tariffs and threats against Canada’s economy—however, development cannot occur in Moose Cree’s Homeland without our consent.
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I think development and mining should, actually, require ecological assessments, they’re highly impactful to the environment and environmental experts should be able to advise on how we can develop economically in a more sustainable way.
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I do not support this. If passed, this bill would allow development to proceed even in critical habitats of endangered species without requiring meaningful relocation, rehabilitation, or mitigation by industry.
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The MNO is concerned about:
- the fast-tracking of projects with an SEZ without public notice or consultation;
- the lack of identification of the parameters that will determine SEZ designation;
- the potential for any economic gain to be short lived;
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to Bill 5, as proposed in this registry notice. This legislation poses serious risks to Ontario’s environment, biodiversity, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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As an Ontario citizen, I am…
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Bill 5 is not a technical or…
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Dear Minister Fedeli, RTOERO…
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Attached, please find City…
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Toronto Pearson appreciates…
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Bill 5, Protect Ontario by…
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Moose Cree recognizes your…
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I think development and…
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