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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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136122

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I stand to oppose Bill 5. Making changes to the endangered species act to suit the needs of anything other than to further protect them is joining the best interest of our shared future with nature. Read more

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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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136131

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I strongly oppose Bill 5 and demand protection for the environment and endangered species as well as all animals. The government shouldn't put the wants of industry over our home and native lands of beauty and nature. Corporate greed is destroying our world. Read more

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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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136454

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I am concerned that this bill has far-reaching implications for environmental and social cultural protections in place for development proposals. In particular, changes to the endangered species act, Heritage Act, designations of economic zones, etc.. Read more

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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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136499

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I oppose bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections and the protection of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones.

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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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136623

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I oppose removing environmental protections. I support increasing protection for endangered species and the environment as a whole. I oppose bill 5. I want stronger protections for the environment not weaker. I do not support short cuts for this industry. Read more

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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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136821

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Do not pass Bill 5! Ontario residents do not want to remove protections for wildlife and endangered species. We do not want development companies to have free rein and have no checks when beginning projects. Read more

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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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136845

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Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)

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The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is providing the following 2 files on Bill 5: - cover letter dated May 8, 2025 attaching - submissions dated May 2025 Read more

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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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137238

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Cancel Bill 5. Our environment deserves better. Our plant & animal species deserve better. The people of Ontario deserve better. Keep it Beautiful. Read more

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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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137827

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These changes give the Ontario government sweeping new powers to control who can access or develop Ontario’s mineral resources, especially critical minerals. Read more

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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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137879

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The government can limit where certain goods or services are purchased, based on their country, region, or territory of origin. These restrictions can apply to: Gas companies and their subsidiaries and Licensed energy companies and their subsidiaries specified in regulations. Read more

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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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137952

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This is the Greenbelt scandal all over again. Our premier should not be using his power to make developer friends more rich by allowing them to build over protected land. It destroys the environment and farm land, and/or disrespects indigenous communities. The land is protected for a reason. Read more

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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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138218

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The need for development must not supersede our need to protect the environment around us. What is to be gained if we ignore the people, land, and animals that have existed here for thousands of years, in the pursuit of unnecessary development. Read more

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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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138297

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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. Read more

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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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138653

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I am deeply concerned about Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy. I can understand that we need to protect ourselves from foreign interests but nestled in the bill is the ability to avoid or circumvent protections of endangered species and the environment. Read more

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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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139432

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The initial proposal didn’t seem like a bad idea, however adding in the unleashing the economy act does. By doing so it’ll be harmful to endangered species, causing irreversible effects. Tgat part of the proposal should be scrapped.

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