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Ontario’s government has advanced Bill 5—a contentious mining law that has ignited protests from First Nations and environmental advocates. Backed as a boost for resource development, the legislation is criticized for potentially undermining regulatory safeguards and community rights, further fueling political tensions across the province.

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nationalobserver.com / First Nations vow to 'stop that bulldozer coming north,' as Ontario passes controversial mining law

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance. On Wednesday afternoon, the province passed Bill 5, the so-called Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, which has…

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario passes Bill 5 despite opposition from First Nations, environmental groups

The legislation intends to speed up resource development projects

globalnews.ca / Ford says blockades ‘wouldn’t be very wise’ as government moves to pass Bill 5

Among other changes, Bill 5 will create so-called special economic zones where a range of laws, ranging from municipal approvals to environmental rules or labour law, won't apply.

citynews.ca / Ontario expected to pass controversial mining law; Ford warns against blockades

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is expected to pass a controversial mining law Wednesday that gives it the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance. The proposed legislation has sparked an angry backlash from First…

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