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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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127521

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I find this to be a deeply disturbing proposal, that would allow the door to be opened for essentially every development and building proposal to apply for exemption status, which would fundamentally underline the ability of First Nations peoples to be involved in the process of archaeological evalu 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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127525

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The proposed amendments put Ontario's heritage, especially Indigenous heritage, at serious risk of being destroyed, damaged, lost and dismissed. Legislation requiring archaeological assessments prior to development is critical to protecting our 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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127531

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This is dangerous and disrespectful to the people and communities whose remains may be affected. All construction work should be done carefully and after 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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127699

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As artifacts will be provided to Indigenous Communities, will there be associated funds for the care of these artifacts and administration costs provided to Indigenous Communities? 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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127850

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This bill absolutely ignores the sovereignty and dignity of First Nations communities in our province. What qualifies as a designated zone is poorly qualified and will be used to once again favour developers over the people of this province. 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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128045

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This bill was created without enough consultation with Indigenous communities or heritage professionals. The opportunity for important archaeological and envoronmental sites to be destroyed without due diligence is concerning. 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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128046

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This proposal neglects the competent workers that are able to identify meaningful Indigenous and historical, culturally significant burial grounds and sites. We must engage in acts of reconciliation and relationship with the First Nations. This proposal rejects that notion. Please reconsider. 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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128077

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In order to have a social license to operate proper due diligence must be done. Impacting this process only lines the pockets of those developing and negatively impacts our First Nations communities. Do not water down this process!! Read more

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