The subjective language in the guidelines should be clearly defined or replaced with language that sets out clear criteria. For example, the guidelines currently state:
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The subjective language in the guidelines should be clearly defined or replaced with language that sets out clear criteria. For example, the guidelines currently state:
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The new language used for the proposed special economic zones criteria has a disproportionate reliance on the “opinion of the Minister” to make key determinations and fundamentally undermines the purpose of developing criteria.The environment minister must be of the opinion that the project will ben
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The subjective language in the guidelines should be clearly defined or replaced with language that sets out clear criteria. For example, the guidelines currently state:
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The disproportionate reliance on the “opinion of the Minister” to make key determinations fundamentally undermines the purpose of developing criteria in the first instance.
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ERO #025-1077 - Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria.
The subjective language in the guidelines should be clearly defined or replaced with language that sets out clear criteria.
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1. The subjective language in the guidelines should be clearly defined or replaced with language that sets out clear criteria. For example, the guidelines currently state:
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The subjective language in the guidelines should be clearly defined or replaced with language that sets out clear criteria. For example, the guidelines currently state:
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The guidelines are too vague. The guidelines will allow cabinet to approve anything it deems important. Key issues include:
- Determinations can be made based on the "opinion of the Minister" which allows too much power by the Minister and undermines the purpose of developing criteria.
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Ontario’s proposed regulation setting out criteria to designate ‘Special Economic Zones’ grants the government highly discretionary power to override legal safeguards that are key to protecting Indigenous rights, nature, and the public interest.
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I object strenuously to this proposal.
The subjective language in the guidelines should be clearly defined or replaced with language that sets out clear criteria.
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I do not agree with these new changes! As an Ontarian I am concerned of the new steps taken by this government to destroy our beautiful landscape, our unique wildlife.
Since Mr. Ford came to power, the only real thing that he did is to destroy wildlife, forest, and build useless HWY.
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ERO 025-1077 – Consultation on the Proposed Regulation under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025
Submitted by: Concerned Citizens of Ramara (CCR)
Date: October 27, 2025
Contact: CCORamara@gmail.com
1. Introduction
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I have several grave concerns regarding the Proposed Special Economic Zones. While I recognize that Ontario needs to continue building a strong economy, this act attempts to do so at great cost to future Ontarians by failing to protect their right to a safe environment.
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ERO 025-1077 – Proposed Regulation under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025
Date: October 27, 2025
I am writing as a resident of Ramara Township who is deeply concerned about the proposed regulation under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (ERO 025-1077).
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As a long-time resident of Simcoe County who deeply values our lakes, wetlands, and groundwater, I am very concerned about the proposed regulation under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (ERO 025-1077).
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The government has not shown itself to be trustworthy to handle such powers safely, fairly and transparently, nor to adequately value our children's natural, environmental heritage.
The Town of Collingwood appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory framework for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025. We recognize the potential of SEZs to accelerate strategic economic development and investment across Ontario.
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