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Ford government to amend 'Special Economic Zones' bill: ministers

Ford government to amend 'Special Economic Zones' bill: ministers

Indigenous leaders are warning that the bill could reignite 'Idle No More'
Bill 5 continues to draw Indigenous opposition at Queen's Park

Bill 5 continues to draw Indigenous opposition at Queen's Park

51-community member Nishnawbe Aski Nation weighs in Ford government's strategy to fast-track resource development
‘This is not us together, this is Ontario by itself,’ says Wabun tribal council executive director

‘This is not us together, this is Ontario by itself,’ says Wabun tribal council executive director

Jason Batise: Indigenous blowback from Bill 5 might set back First Nations' relations with mining industry
Objections to province's ‘special economic zones’ bill pour in ahead of committee review

Objections to province's ‘special economic zones’ bill pour in ahead of committee review

A committee studying Bill 5 has received more than 100 written submissions so far opposing it
Anishinabek leaders call for Queen's Park to halt Bill 5

Anishinabek leaders call for Queen's Park to halt Bill 5

Indigenous group says fast-tracking development without consultation, engagement could lead to conflict
‘Special economic zones’ bill would let Ford government exempt any project from provincial laws

‘Special economic zones’ bill would let Ford government exempt any project from provincial laws

Details murky if proposed Ring of Fire mine will be subject to environmental assessment
Government admonished over proposed Ring of Fire legislation

Government admonished over proposed Ring of Fire legislation

Declaring a 'region of strategic importance" cannot happen without consultation, First Nations' leaders say
Mining the Northwest: New federal leadership will make the Ring of Fire go, says Wyloo Canada CEO

Mining the Northwest: New federal leadership will make the Ring of Fire go, says Wyloo Canada CEO

Kristan Straub senses political winds are shifting in favour of critical minerals mining
Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

In the Speech from the Throne, the Ford government promised 'significantly streamlined permitting and approvals' for critical mineral extraction
Two Ring of Fire-area First Nations like what Poilievre has to say

Two Ring of Fire-area First Nations like what Poilievre has to say

Indigenous road proponents say federal road funding would benefit current and future generations