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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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Please take into account removing SEZ will significantly damage the lives of hundreds of thousands of species at risk. Species that once they are gone, cannot be brought back. My children deserve to enjoy the same Ontario and Canada that I did growing up.

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ERO 025-1077: Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Criteria: Review, Concerns and Recommendations A. Background 1. Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, enacted the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (the Act) Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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Creating these zones is nothing but a way to bypass the democratic rights of the people of Ontario, to allow yourself to turn a blind eye to indigenous rights, and to eradicate environmental protections that keep our land, our watersheds (and your people!) healthy. Read more

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When will this government stop jeopardizing critical environmental protection for profit? If this is truly about economics, let us be honest. Economic policy has got to reflect environmental protection. The economy fluctuates, the environment and key components do not. Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171719

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Please accept the attached PDF as the comment or submission of Environmental Defence regarding the proposed “Criteria for Designations” Regulation to be made under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025, which was posted for comment on the Environment Registry as ERO 025-1077. Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171724

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I strongly object to this proposal as a direct attack on democracy in Ontario. The concept of "Permit by Registration" removes the long-held guarantee that property holders neighbouring proposed projects will have an opportunity to be heard. Read more

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171731

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Overall, I do not support the creation of Special Economic Zones as they ignore health and safety regulations, environmental protection laws and defy public trust. The Special Economic Zone Act is focussed on economic benefits at the expense of the environment. Read more

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The reason's they should not mine "The Ring of Fire Area" that is located in the James Bay low lands. This area contains one of the world's largest peatlands, which store an estimated 26 GIGATONS of carbon and lots of methane. Read more

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I think it's an absolute disgrace to run roughshod over Ontarios natural heritage. You people are destroying the future quality of life in this province. Where are people supposed to get their vegetables China? And going for a walk in the woods with the kids. Forget about it. Shameful.

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It is still incredibly concerning how much power is given to one entity with this proposal. Particularly when it comes to deciding when areas will be exempt from certain laws. It is not clear when consultation of Indigenous communities will be deemed necessary?

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