The SFD fiasco is the last straw in proving that we cannot trust Doug Ford or his government. The “economic zones” will be yet another shakedown in the style of Ford’s idol Donald Trump. Like the latter, nothing of Ford’s obvious abuses seem to stick.
I am happy for the province to look for new economic projects and growth areas and streamline permitting but NOT at the cost of the environment.
Having different categories of business that get exemptions will cause favouritism, kicks backs and untoward government practices
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Everyone who follows the Blue Jays knows the final score—and right now, it feels like we were so close, and we had only one last chance.
It was moment of urgency and possibility, exactly like the planetary earth systems crossroads of our individual and collective decisions every single day.
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Say yes!
Protect Ontario, protect and defend the Ring of Fire Wetlands, the last of the great life-giving gasping lungs on our planet, our home barely surviving on life support as we continue to take far more than it can possibly give.
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Please repeal bill 5.
I encourage you to uphold the rule of law to protect Indigenous rights, nature, and the public interest, as well as to respect Indigenous cultural sovereignty and protect biodiversity and environmental rights.
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I understand the need for economic development and I would like to support such efforts.
HOWEVER, I cannot support Bill 5 based on the lack of information I have. I would like to receive answers to the following:
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It’s time for the provincial Conservatives to back off Indigenous Lands. Money does not and should not have any priority on Indigenous Lands. Unless the Indigenous leaders come to you, leave the land alone.
You're trying to play God. You should not be creating a law to bypass all the other laws that have been put in place to ensure anything done is in the best interest of Ontarians AND land, the environment and wildlife. Just for you and your friends own personal financial gain.
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The language in this act is too subjective and therefore undemocratic. Democracies are built on checks and balances.' Giving disproportionate power to the 'opinion of the Minister' to make decisions without specified criteria is authoritarian and must be opposed.
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I wish to comment as a citizen of Ontario who is concerned about the threats to the future of our natural environment posed by the Government's intentions for Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest.
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The following are proposed responses to discussion questions included in the provincial ERO
posting:
1. Should ‘moon shot’ projects with potentially enormous impact but low likelihood of
success be considered?
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Regarding special economic zones criteria, 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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I have serious concerns about the Special Economic Zones, mostly around the lack of safeguards. Rushing to start and complete projects must never be executed without considered input from expertise and community members who would be most impacted and without due respect for the environment.
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The Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (SEZA) violates the rule of law and undermines the rights of Indigenous communities, the public and nature.
The government must:
1. Promote good governance by limiting discretion and political decision-making. This means
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I am expressing my concern as a long time resident of Ontario and someone who was born in this province.
The Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (SEZA) violates the rule of law and undermines the rights of Indigenous communities, the public and nature.
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Summary of Concern: The government’s draft intent for the Special Economic Zones’ criteria focuses on economic benefits, to the detriment of equally important outcomes such as environmental protections, Indigenous rights and labour standards.
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