I oppose this Act and its enabling of the Ford administration to skip established procedures. No project should be above rules, Acts, Regulations, Instruments (such as municipal by-laws) or conditions.
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May 15, 2025
Subject: Willow Beach Field Naturalists Response to the proposed Bill 5 and related legislation
RE: Environmental Registry of Ontario
025-0416 "Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025"
025-0391 "Special Economic Zones Act", 2025
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This bill proposes significant government overreach, fails in the government's constitutional duty to consult indigenous people and fails to protect the environment, all on the flimsy excuse of protecting us against Trump's threats.
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With regards to the “Special Economic Zones Act” in Bill 5, we are gravely concerned regarding the potential for laws, regulations, and instruments of the province and municipalities may be suspended to enable development.
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Almost the whole bill outlines how regulatory checks and balances can be bypassed by simply designating areas of economic interest. It doesn’t get more undemocratic than removing protections on public and indigenous resources to benefit the few who can afford to invest, develop, etc.
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I really don't know what to say. This bill is a complete dereliction of duty. Premier Ford is going around telling everyone that Canada is not for sale, meanwhile he sells every part of Ontario off for the profit of his buddies.
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The Special Economic Zones (Schedule 9) of Bill 5 is very concerning for me because of its affront to democracy. Our government has been set up so decisions are made by the legislature not just select individuals.
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I am a resident of London, ON, incredibly proud of this BEAUTIFUL and RARE ecoregion I live in, and the beauty of Southwest Ontario that is often undervalued compared to other provinces! I work as a landscaper and horticulturist.
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We represent the Toronto East End Climate Collective (TEECC), a non-partisan group of individuals working to understand the causes of the climate crisis and who advocate for constructive responses.
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I strongly oppose Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation poses a serious threat to Ontario’s natural heritage, democratic processes and Indigenous rights.
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"Special Economic Zones act" is too broad, offering exemptions to too many laws, and having no clear definition of "trusted proponents". An act should not exist that supersedes the majority of provincial and municipal laws.
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I strongly oppose Bill 5 and the creation of special economic zones. These zones are tantamount to industry shortcuts around laws and regulations designed to preserve that which the people of Ontario treasure.
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Proposed Bill 5 is an extension of the last several years of slowly undermining the provincial ESA and now using the threat of tariffs, the Ford government is taking advantage of peoples concerns over the economy by essentially gutting whatever is left of the ESA.
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"Special Economic Zones" are not needed. Enacting a law to put the economy before all else with impunity is not justifiable and sets a dangerous precedent. I did not vote for this.
The Muskoka Lakes Association opposes the creation of the Special Economic Zones Act (Bill 5: Schedule 9), which would exempt “trusted proponents” and “designated projects” from complying with key provincial laws, municipal by-laws, and First Nations consultation requirements.
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No rules, no progress. Apparently, Ford's government didn't learn that lesson from the Greenbelt scandal. If you profess to love Canada and 'the people', why is the government acting in opposition to our ethical standards and needs?
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