I strongly oppose this act. I have already contacted my MPP with questions in regards to this act, but have not received answers. The questions are:
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We write on behalf of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (“SON”), in response to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as “Bill 5” or “the Bill”).
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I am strongly opposed to the new proposed legislation, which would effectively dismantle and destroy protections for endangered wildlife and their habitats in Ontario.
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Good day,
I am writing to share my concerns with the new proposed Special Economic Zones Act. I find the language about what it could possibly contain and the lack of detailed criteria very concerning.
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Are Premier Ford's friends not rich enough already? The people that are incentivized to proceed with development should not be in charge of deciding whether or not endangered species will be negatively affected. This is following in the footsteps of the US, and we should be better here.
scientists are beyond meticulous in their research and deciding whether or not animals are endangered. This is extremely important so that we are able to conserve our land and wildlife.
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Special economic zones are an unacceptable concept.
These zones would bypass the right of Indigenous peoples to consultation and free, prior, and informed consent.
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The Special Economic Zones Act (Schedule 9) would grant unprecedented powers to the Provincial Cabinet and could allow corporations or individuals to avoid any laws and by-laws in entire areas of Ontario. There are no limits, no rules, and no public input. This is not how democracy works.
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This bill is widely criticized and rightfully so.
I'm deeply disheartened and disgusted to see the Ontario government so brazenly trying to take advantage of current crises (housing, tariffs, etc.) to suspend and bypass laws that exist to protect our people, our land, and our future.
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I completely oppose this proposal. It rests on an absurd principle, that one can except things from the rules that have been established for the purposes of protecting the public interest.
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The Province continues to attempt to pull the wool over citizens eyes when it comes to destroying protecting land for the purpose of economic development.
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Economic considerations should never supersede the health and well-being of Ontarians, particularly up-and-coming generations, or the health and well-being of the ecosystems we are part of.
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Building the economy can be done with respect to Indigenous people and the environment. Bill 5 will do far more harm to this province and its inhabitants than it will help. Please do not let Bill 5 pass.
I would like to hear more about the process of consultation with indigenous communities, which seems like a pretty large oversight, at least in the proposal I’ve read before me here.
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I am deeply opposed to the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025, ERO Number 025-0391. The act will remove the usual safeguards we have in place to protect the environment and it will remove the ability of local municipalities (the experts in their areas) to enforce planning.
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This bill will destroy ecosystems and land we won’t get back. If you can build what you want, wherever, as long as you have the money - we are sunk.
Please do not let this happen to our province. Ford’s mandate is to resist Trump not to betray Ontario’s citizens.
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I disapprove of Bill 5 because I think it will damage the environment and as a young person, I have my future to think of. At the very least we need to amend the bill to make sure there is accountability for the government and the corporations, especially when it comes to Indigenous land.
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