Dear ERO:
Special Economic Zones Act, 2025
I am AGAINST & DO NOT SUPPORT – For the following reasons
1) Weakens our ability to protect endangered species in Ontario.
2) Limits consultation and is an attack on the Civil Liberties of Indigenous Peoples, Canadians & Ontarians.
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Unleashing Ontario's economy cannot happen by sacrificing the environment by the dissolution of applying for permits that may threaten species and their habitats, or by allowing the possible use of Special Economic Zones which counter Indigenous sovereignty and the soul of democracy.
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I do not support the Economic Zones Act as it removes all ACCOUNTABILITY by the province and it is turning good farm land and natural areas into industrial sites with absolutley no oversite.
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I appreciate you taking the time to read this. I have lived in Ontario my whole life and seeing it thrive economically is more important than ever.
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If “Special Economic Zones Act, 2025” is passed it could let hand-picked corporations ignore ANY law — including environmental rules, safety standards, and local planning bylaws.
That is not acceptable in a democracy.
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I strongly disapprove with the proposed actions written into Bill 5. This bill will erase the opportunity to grow Canadian economic prosperity that respects research, consultation and a considerate process.
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If our current laws surrounding Ontario’s ability to grow economically are detrimental to Ontario's future, we should change them. But we should change them for all projects, not just certain projects deemed special economic zones.
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I am against this proposal. There is NO good reason any project should be exempted from any provincial or municipal law. Laws exist for a reason and need to be followed to make sure a project does not create undue damage and cost to taxpayers and the environment.
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I am deeply disturbed by Bill 5: both the gutting of the endangered species act rendering it toothless and the extravagant discretionary powers granted to the executive to create "special economic zones" - a provision that undermines our deep constitutional value of the rule of the law.
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The Ontario government’s proposed legislation claims to promote economic growth and stability. In reality, it is a Bill that rolls back environmental protections, undermines community-led land use planning, and erodes Indigenous rights.
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I have serious concerns that 'Special Economic Zones' this policy will be used to bypass Ontario labour laws, decades-old environmental legislation and attempt to breach treaties with Indigenous groups.
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