What is referred to as "streamlining the approval process" to "benefit the people of Ontario" would do nothing of the sort. The idea that land occupied by an endangered species or an archaeological site can be mined or built upon without a second thought is reckless and short sighted.
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In a previous submission to the ERO I spent considerable time attempting to find out what industry association or group had asked for the change to be made. I was surprised that I could find just one request from several years previous.
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Kindly see our comments in the attached document with respect to Proposed amendments to the Mining Act 1990, Electricity Act 1998, and Ontario Energy Board Act 1998, to protect Ontario’s Economy and Build a More Prosperous Ontario
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I am writing regarding the proposed amendments to the Mining Act 1990, Electricity Act 1998, and Ontario Energy Board Act 1998, to protect Ontario’s Economy and Build a More Prosperous Ontario.
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Eagle Lake First Nation (ELFN) submits the following in strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the Mining Act, 1990, Electricity Act, 1998, and Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 introduced through Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025).
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There is nothing more important than preserving our ecological home for future generations. Past actions have already brought us to a point where the earth’s ability to support human life is threatened.
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Very simply, you cannot put the economy over the environment. Anyone can tell you that doing so is not in the best interest for the residents of Ontario.
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It’s hard to believe that even the Ford government could display such a reckless disregard for our province’s ecological integrity, and a livable future for our children.
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I oppose the proposed changes to the Mining Act, 1990 to protect the strategic national mineral supply chain and to streamline the permitting process for designated mining projects.
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I urge your government to:
–Cancel Bill 5 and plans to scrap the Endangered Species Act or implement “regulation-free zones” for resource extraction.
–Commit to strengthening the Endangered Species Act.
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May 16, 2025
The Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee wishes to register its strong support for the submission/comments of the Canadian Environmental Law Association with respect to Ontario's Bill 5.
Yours truly,
Faye More
Chair,
Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee
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Across all schedules of Bill 5 – Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 – there is a notable and concerning absence of any explicit reference to consultation with First Nations.
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Submission from the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
ERO Notice 025-0409: Proposed Amendments to the Mining Act, Electricity Act, and Ontario Energy Board Act
Date: May 2025
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Thorough and comprehensive reviews of mine permit applications are necessary in order to uphold charter rights, such as the Citizens' Right to Life, Liberty and Security, and the Aboriginal and Treaty Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
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