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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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141471

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I am writing to express serious concerns about the proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act under Schedule 7 of Bill 5, the “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act.” 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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141472

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I am writing to express my deep concern regarding Schedule 7 of Bill 5, the “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act,” which proposes significant amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. 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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141477

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I am writing to express my serious concern about the proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act in Schedule 7 of Bill 5, the “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act.” 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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141480

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I am writing as a resident of Ontario and a concerned citizen alarmed by the direction the provincial government is taking through Schedule 7 of Bill 5, the “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act.” While economic development is important, it should not come at the cost of erasing our provinc 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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141487

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I’m growing up in Ontario—a place I’ve always been proud to call home. I’m writing with a heavy heart, because I recently learned about Schedule 7 of Bill 5 and how it would allow important development projects to go forward without archaeological assessments. 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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141497

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I am writing to express deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed legislative amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act outlined in Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. 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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141579

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I am submitting this letter in response to the request for comment on proposed updates to the Ontario Heritage Act in Bill 5, Schedule 7. In its current form Bill 5 will enable the destruction of Indigenous and Settler 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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141580

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Is the province really willing to destroy Ontario’s heritage in pursuit of sovereignty? 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 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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141597

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ASI Heritage

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Archaeological requirements are not red tape. Good archaeology does not have to cause delays and should be viewed as an asset to any project. When brought in early, archaeologists can employ sophisticated predictive modelling and screening techniques to help avoid and protect critical 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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141609

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This bill proposal will uproot many careers in Ontario, as well as cause harm to Indigenous communities. It takes away many important regulations to Ontario lands while prioritizing capitalism and expansion over due diligence. 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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141618

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I work in the cultural heritage and archaeology industry, and we are dedicated to protecting Indigenous cultural heritage as one of our primary missions. The proposed language around potential exemptions for archaeological assessments is both confusing and alarming. 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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141626

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When archaeological assessments are done properly it does not have to cause delays and should never be considered “red tape”. Done well, archaeological assessments add value 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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141628

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While I am in favour of most of the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, I do have major concerns about the following: Exemption for properties 66.1 (1) Subject to the regulations, if any, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, 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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141647

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Consultation needs to be done with the environment in mind. Failure to consult and act properly will lead to delays and cost the government hours and dollars. Bill 5 will destroy first Nation - provincial government relationships. 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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141649

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Hi I am a field archaeologist. I’ve worked in the industry for the past 2 years and although I don’t have much experience with archaeology I know that what bill 5 is proposing is incredibly short sighted and wrong. Read more

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