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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 ...
What is a duty to consult — and how will it affect Bill 5?
The Ontario government's controversial Bill 5 was passed with no consultation with First Nations, whose treaty lands are ...
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Grand chief in Ontario says repeal of Bill 5 starting point for discussions with First Nations
The head of the Chiefs of Ontario says Premier Doug Ford needs to repeal Bill 5 and start consulting with First Nations.
First Nations, environmental groups denounce passing of Bill 5 in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government has passed its contentious legislation known as Bill 5, which gives the province ...
Ontario passes Bill 5 despite opposition from First Nations, environmental groups
Doug Ford's government has passed the controversial Bill 5 that aims to speed up mining projects and other developments in ...
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Ford government has underestimated resolve of First Nations with Bill 5: NDP MPP
An NDP MPP says Bill 5, that will give the government the power to override environmental and municipal laws, underestimates ...
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Ontario has approved Bill 5. Here’s why it has sparked opposition among Indigenous leaders and environmental groups
Bill 5, also known as the “Protect Ontario By Unleashing Our Economy Act,” creates “special economic zones” where local and ...
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‘The fight doesn’t end here,’ Ontarians speak out after Ford government passes controversial Bill 5
Doug Ford’s government has officially passed a controversial bill that allows them to speed up processes for mining and energy building.
Ontario MPP ejected from debate for claiming Ford is telling ‘untruths’ about Bill 5
The government has faced fierce pushback to its proposed law to create special economic zones to fast-track priority ...
‘Bill 5 isn’t about taking away rights,’ MPP Holland says
The new Protect Ontario act is designed to help the province be competitive – and not to take away anyone’s rights, Thunder Bay–Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland said ...
Ontario First Nations leaders warn of 'conflict on the ground' if controversial Bill 5 passes
Bill 5 includes major changes to the province's endangered species and environmental protection laws. First Nations leaders ...
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Doug Ford's controversial Bill 5: Here's what you need to know
Bill 5, also known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, is making its way through Queen's Park and could become law before the legislature breaks for the summer on June 5.