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Ford government passes contentious ‘special economic zones’ law

Ford government passes contentious ‘special economic zones’ law

Opposition efforts to prevent Bill 5 from passing couldn't overcome Doug Ford's PCs majority
Bill 5 amendments don't address 'true issue', says grand chief

Bill 5 amendments don't address 'true issue', says grand chief

'We have seen the Crown dishonour the concept of consultation so that it has become essentially meaningless,' says Grand Chief Leo Friday
Ford government's plan for 'Indigenous-led' zones under Bill 5 'too late,' leaders say

Ford government's plan for 'Indigenous-led' zones under Bill 5 'too late,' leaders say

It's a little late for the government's plan to create Indigenous-led economic zones, two leaders said Thursday
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