Dear Minister McGregor,
I am submitting this in response to the request for comment on proposed updates to the Ontario Heritage Act in Bill 5, Schedule 7.
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Date: May 16, 2025
To: Minister of Energy and Mines
From: Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation
Re: Response to Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act 2025
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Ontario's Indigenous history stretches back over 10,000 years, and the fact is the potential for sites and burials is always present on these lands.
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I do not agree with the outlined changes to the Ontario Heritage Act. Ontario has a rich Indigenous history with new archeological sites being uncovered regularly prior to land development and construction.
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I work in the heritage industry. 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.
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Across all schedules of Bill 5 – Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 – there is a notable and concerning absence of any explicit reference to consultation with First Nations.
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The proposition of Bill 5 is disrespectful to archaeological heritage, Indigenous voices, and the environment, and is in no way “protecting” Ontario. Essentially, the bill allows developers to override laws and protective regulations to fast track development.
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I whole heartedly reject this Bill and movement to disregard Ontario heritage. Not only will the passing of the bill remove thousands of jobs across the province but will also go against the desires of the stewards of the land to protect it. No development is worth destroying natural habitats.
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As a life-long resident of Ontario, I am strongly opposed to this legislation. The details outline go against Article 11 of UNDRIP, to which Canada is a signatory. Article 11 states:
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The Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) do not support the proposed Bill 5 in its current state. There was no meaningful consultation with the AOO or any Indigenous communities on the development of the proposed amendments under this Bill. Specifically, the AOO do not support:
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Thank you for the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act.
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The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation wish to submit the following response to the proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act with a letter of support from Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.
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Date: May 16, 2025 To: …
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