I am concerned by this proposal. I am against Bill 5 and do not trust that this proposal will incorporate feedback from Indigenous Peoples or protect the environment or public health.
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ERO: 025-1077
Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria: Comments submitted by the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN)
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Concerns Regarding the Proposed Rules for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – ERO 025-1077
I am writing as a concerned resident of Ontario who values sustainable growth, community well-being, and responsible environmental stewardship.
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I disagree that there is no obligation to post this notice on the environmental registry. In Greenpeace Canada (2471256 CANADA INC.) v. Minister of the Environment it referred to 30 (1) of the Environmental Bill of Rights and ruled that an election is not equivalent to public consultation.
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My recommendations for the principles and minimum actions I feel are necessary to safeguard and advance the protection of Indigenous rights and nature.
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Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence and the Friends of the Attawapiskat River jointly provide these comments (see attached) to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade in response to their Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria, posted to the Environmental Regi
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This comment is submitted on behalf of Seniors for Climate Action Now! We have serious concerns about the regulation set out in the attached document.
*the draft regulation ignores and mis-represents Indigenous Rights and Interests
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To Whom it May Concern,
RE: Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria (ERO #025-1077)
Please accept the following submission on behalf of AEL Advocacy in response to the proposed Special Economic Zones criteria (ERO #025-1077).
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I am extremely concerned about Bill 5 and the proposed legislation on creating Special Economic Zones (SEZs). If this bill passes, I do not trust the current government to safeguard our environment or Indigenous rights.
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Further to the Town’s comments regarding Bill 5 – Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, dated May 17, 2025, prior to its enactment, Town staff remain significantly concerned about the Province’s recent and forthcoming changes to protections for species at risk.
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I'm very concerned that a law that allows for a government ignoring widespread protest and concern about a topic infringes democratic Charter rights. It should require more than presumed consent for an issue that was never campaigned on.
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Please find at the URL provided below a PDF copy of comment on the proposed criteria for designating Special Economic Zones under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025, by the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA).
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Bill 5 is nothing short of a power grab and a REAL threat to any chance we have of saving our world for future generations. That may sound extreme but it truly is not.
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I am writing as a resident of Lambton Shores to express my deep concern about Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025. While the bill is presented as a measure to accelerate growth, I believe it poses serious risks to our environment, local democracy, and community well-being.
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We need to protect the environment. If we do not protect the environment, we will not have clean water, healthy food or safe places to live. If economic action conflicts with preservation of the environment, we need to prioritize the environment.
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Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) provides the following comment
on Ontario’s draft regulation under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025.
SNGREC has consistently participated in Ontario’s engagement on Bill 5 and the
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As a voter and lifelong resident of Ontario I am very disappointed with the approach this government is taking with respect to The Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (SEZA). Its effect will be to violate the law and undermine the rights of Indigenous communities, the public and nature.
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