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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171837

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I think that these regulations are a very bad idea, as they are in blatant disregard of anything that is not driven by monetary gain. Green spaces, once gone, can never be recreated, and wildlife, once habitat is polluted or destroyed, will never return. Read more

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171838

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Please do not pass this. We need to protect wild life, waters, land and keep these endangered species protected. Listen to indigenous voices and protect the land. Land back to all our wild relatives. Please do not build on wetland and green space. Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171840

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I support actions to grow our national and provincial economy, especially in the face of unpredictable imposed tariffs -- but only if we don't destroy our province so that it is uninhabitable by future generations. I want my 2 year old granddaughter to have a future. Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171849

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My comments on the Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria; the Special Economic Zones Act and its proposed Regulation “Criteria for Designations” are as follows, structured around the Guiding Questions: Project Criteria Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171866

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I do not believe or trust that The Special Economic Zone act and the developing regulatory framework will benefit the health, wealth and well-being of Ontarians when the government plan is to prioritize development with a ‘colonialism-like’ negation of municipal jurisdiction, and a disregard of pro Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171867

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This bill is legislating away the right of Ontario citizens. The special economic zones are allowing companies to legally destroy the Environment by removing Environmental Assessments from projects where an Assessment is required. Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171869

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In this time of critical economy restructuring and rebuilding, it is important that the seeds of future tensions are not inadvertently sown in our haste to designate Special Economic Zones: creating dependencies on unsustainable, profit-focused, and extractive industries; investments in benefits and Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171874

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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 Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171876

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Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Ontario Regional Committee

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ERO Submission on the Draft Regulations for Special Economic Zones Act 2025 Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Re: ERO #025-1077 Read more

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Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria

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171883

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The duty to consult obligations being fulfilled under this act or any part of Bill 5 is laughable. Several communities have stated on the record that they feel they are being told what is to happen, rather than being consulted and making decisions collaboratively on their land. Read more

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