I wish to record my absolute opposition and rejection of this proposed legislation (Bill 5 - 2025). It is in almost every respect contrary to the most basic values of Canadian and Ontarian society.
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As both an Indigenous citizen and a business owner, I extremely oppose Bill 5 and the overreach of power it grants ministers. The most concerning aspect of this bill is the exemptions to the law from the Special Economic Zones Act. To remove the duty to consult is a step backward.
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This is a catastrophic move.
As our natural spaces are being destroyed by human caused climate change, we need to be increasing our support of endangered species and green spaces, not trying to accelerate this ecological emergency as Bill 5 will do.
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While I appreciate the government’s concern with protecting our economy in the face of US tariffs and renegotiated trade deals, I ask that the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Bill 5) be reconsidered.
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The citizens of Ontario deserve to live in a democracy. The proposed “Special Economic Zones” involve a broad suspension of all provincial and municipal laws and could be applied anywhere in the province.
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It is important to recognize these policies were put in place for a reason. Taking shortcuts and fast tracking is a short-term solution with long term consequences. If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing right.
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The response to tariffs put in place by the United States government (or any other government) should not include removing environmental protection in any area “large” or “small”. Under that vague description, could the entire province be declared a special economic zone?
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I strongly oppose Bill 5. This government is using the threat of US tariffs to undermine environmental standards which have protected our beautiful province. The endangered species act was a gold standard for preserving our biodiversity.
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There are many reasons the dump should not be opened near Dresden. The environmental issues that will happen are at the top of the list of reasons not to open the dump.
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I am writing to strongly oppose Special Economic Zones. This will not benefit our economy and it undermines human rights, indigenous communities, and environmental law. Growth and development can and should happen in a responsible and respectful way.
Bill 5 is bill that has little thought to the future of our drinking water especially here in the Waterloo Region where we take up to 80%of our drinking water from aquifers.
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I strongly oppose Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act that seriously threatens Ontario’s natural heritage, democratic processes and Indigenous rights.
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Dear Special Economic Zones Team,
I have read the proposed Special Economic Zones Act several times, and I am very concerned about its potential uses.
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I would like to say that while the idea to move ahead with a big project like the Ring of Fire mining of critical minerals is understandable, the method proposed here is frightening.
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I am very apposed to Special Economic Zones. For profit companies can never have special privileges to ignore, undermine or override provincial and municipal laws.
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I am strongly against this proposal. The Ontario Government should not be using the trade war as an excuse to weaken environmental protections in the province. We need stronger environmental protections - no project should be fast tracked at the expense of the environment.
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Stand up for nature. Anytime these politicians try to strip due process it's about money for their corporate buddies. They want all green spots. They don't care about ecosystems and survival of species. Quick money, that is the goal.
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