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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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As a community with heart. We need to ensure that animals and their habitats are protected and given every possible safeguard in our considerations. Let's keep strong guidelines for review of all wildlife as we continue to strive for progress that aligns with our collective values. Read more

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Yes to housing, but only as long as natural, untouched green areas and wetlands are left as they are. We can find solutions for housing- using already cleared land, building multiple unit housing, converting now empty buildings to housing units. Read more

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I am very concerned about the draft of Bill 5 regarding the establishments of Special Economic Zones and the effect this can have on the environment - which is not red tape or some annoying thing getting in the way of development. Read more

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Considering that the province is reducing our flood management conservation authorities from 36 to 7 there should be a safe guard system kept in place unless you are trying to turn us into a third world country. Flood management starts with managing wetlands, forests and farm land. Read more

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I previously shared an ERO comment expressing my concern with the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Bill 5). While my concerns are many, I commented on the need for the rule of law – by Provincial Parliament. Not by Cabinet and not by a Minister. Read more

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I am appalled that the draft regulation for the SEZ act contains no mechanism to affirm Indigenous rights or consultation requirements. REally? After all this time, we're still doing the same thing? And worse because we know better? Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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The Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) supports the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025, but stresses that its success hinges on the safe, reliable, and timely connection of projects to the electricity grid. Read more

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I am not against development but not at the cost of environment and labor rights. Special Economic Zones ignore health and safety regulations, environmental protection laws and defy public trust. The Special Economic Zone Read more

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Please consider the environment ahead of money. Money made by the rich, not middle class ontarians as the premier likes to try and tell us. Ford is pandering to business and profit over keeping our First Nations and environment clean and healthy

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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.This is short-sighted planning. Read more

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I do not support the creation of Special Economic Zones that circumvent important health and safety regulations and overrun environmental protections. Decisions around SEZ should not be left to the discretion of the Minister - the decisions must be transparent and evidence based.

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