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Thursday, June 5, 2025, 12:25 pm

Ontario’s recently enacted Bill 5 accelerates mining and infrastructure projects by allowing developers to sidestep certain provincial regulations. The law has ignited controversy as First Nations leaders criticize its undermining of Indigenous rights, reflecting a politically charged response amidst rapid legislative change.

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theglobeandmail.com / Ontario to designate Ring of Fire as special economic zone ‘as quickly as possible,’ Ford says

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler warns response could include protests or blocking mines, highways or rail lines

citynews.ca / Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone ‘as quickly as possible’: Ford

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province intends to designate the mineral-rich Ring of Fire as a special economic zone as quickly as possible. He says he and several ministers will consult all summer with First Nations about the new law that allows the Ontario government to suspend…

globalnews.ca / Bill 5 officially becomes law in Ontario as MPPs set to rise for summer

Final sign-off was granted for Bill 5 on Thursday. The law will create so-called special economic zones where projects can bypass various provincial laws.

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario’s Bill 5 has passed. Here’s why it has sparked conflict with First Nations

Legislation meant to speed up mining and other projects comes amid a shifting legal landscape for Indigenous rights

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 23 hours ago #provincial #law #indigenous #ontario

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