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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145744

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Wildlife Conservation Society Canada

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Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Energy and Mines Re: Omnibus Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, including: Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145751

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City of Kawartha Lakes

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The Heritage Planning program at the City of Kawartha Lakes is submitting the following comments regarding the proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act through Bill 5. Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145795

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Individual

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The MNO is concerned about the lack of scientific knowledge with respect to Métis archaeology; the broad discretion given to government to override existing protections or requirements; the exemption of properties form archaeological assessment; and the potential for archeological resources to be ov Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145809

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Georgian Bay Association, Georgian Bay Land Trust, Georgian Bay Forever

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Joint Comment on Ontario Bill 5: A Call to Protect Ontario’s Biodiversity and Support Local Leadership The Georgian Bay Association, Georgian Bay Forever, and the Georgian Bay Land Trust jointly have serious concerns about the proposed Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145843

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Individual

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I am deeply concerned about the changes to Indigenous Engagement requirements. I would like to see our government prioritize reconciliation, and this bill does not achieve that.

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145871

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Individual

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The Ontario Heritage Act has been a favourite target of the Government. In this round of amendments, the Government is proposing exempting properties from requirements in Part VI of the Act. The proposed change would obviate the need to undertake archaeological assessment. Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145887

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Individual

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Bill 5's amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, which enable exemptions from archaeological requirements (doing assessments, not disturbing a site), are certainly problematic and need serious rethinking. Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145888

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Individual

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I am commenting on Bill 5, Schedule 7, as a heritage professional currently working in Ontario who has dedicated their professional career towards the preservation and promotion of Ontario’s unique and treasured cultural heritage. Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145897

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Individual

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In its current form Bill 5 will enable the destruction of Indigenous and Settler heritage. Archaeological requirements are not red tape. Good archaeology does not have to cause delays and should be viewed as an asset to any project. Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145901

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Woodland Heritage Northeast Ltd. / Ontario Centre for Archaeological Research and Education

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May 14th, 2025 Hon. Graham McGregor Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Regarding: Concerns Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 5) Dear Mr. McGregor, Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145902

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Individual

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Nothing in this bill will protect Ontario, if it’s not the very interests of the corporations and their partners that levied this bill through the current administration . Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145907

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Individual

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I object to the passage of this bill. I object to creating Special Economic Zones which would be exempt from existing provincial and municipal laws, including the Ontario Heritage Act and the Endangered Species Act. This could lead to unchecked development and destruction of vital habitats. Read more

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Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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145933

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Individual

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I ask and beg that the Bill amendments for the Ontario Heritage Act are not passed. This bill will shatter existing relationships and attempts at reconciliation with Canadian Indigenous groups and will deeply affect the Canadian environment we love so dearly. Read more

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