I am writing to oppose Bill 5, particularly the provisions that would remove the requirement for archaeological assessments in certain development projects.
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Archaeological sites represent non-renewable resources that have long been recognized in the development process through various pieces of legislation. These sites are material testimony of the history of our province and the lives of its Indigenous and non-Indigenous occupants.
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I oppose the Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 for the following reasons:
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Dear Government of Ontario,
I would like to add my voice to those who have expressed concern about the upcoming changes that have been proposed by Bill 5.
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To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on ERO posting 025-0418. Please see attached an electronic submission from the City of Burlington. Below are the key points extracted from the submission, c/o of City's Community Planning Department.
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As an Ontario resident, Bill 5 will only serve as a detriment to preserving the history of this province and is a short-sighted attempt to solve housing issues without concern or understanding of the true problems that face Ontarians.
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As a member of the archaeological community, as well as an advocate for the preservation of both Indigenous and settler heritage, the details of this bill upset me.
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Nothing in this bill will protect Ontario, if it’s not the very interests of the corporations and their partners that levied this bill through the current administration .
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Nothing in this bill will protect Ontario, if it’s not the very interests of the corporations and their partners that levied this bill through the current administration .
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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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May 16, 2025
Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
Heritage Policy and Programs
400 University Ave, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON
M7A 2R9
Re: Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Schedule 7 of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 (ERO number 025-0418)
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I am in strong opposition to this proposed change under Bill 5. Archaeological history and especially Indigenous history needs to be protected as it is a crucial part of our understanding about our past.
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The Exemption of Property part of the proposal is not a good idea. The proposal not only weakens the powers and opinions of qualified professionals, but it allows for decisions to be made by people that could be politically motivated.
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I oppose this Act and its enabling of the Ford administration to skip established procedures. Archeology is not red tape. Our cultural heritage is not red tape. No project should be above rules, Acts, Regulations, Instruments (such as municipal by-laws) or conditions.
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Our heritage is a Provincial priority. Protecting our history and the history of the peoples of this land is paramount and far outweighs any perceived growth. We must preserve the past to understand ourselves and our future and that past needs to properly evaluated.
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This proposed amendment may result in the loss/damage of important archaeological artifacts and must be reconsidered:
“Exemption for property
The proposed amendments, if passed, would authorize the Lieutenant Governor in Council to exempt property from:
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I have five major concerns with Bill 5:
It will exempt certain projects from the Environmental Assessment Act, eliminating comprehensive analysis focused on human health and safety;
It weakens the mining oversight of the Mining Act and curtails public consultation;
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