Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act

proposed

Bill 5 is legislation in Ontario that contains provisions to weaken environmental regulations, override treaty rights, and fast-track development projects. It includes powers to ignore the Endangered Species Act and treaty rights of Indigenous groups, particularly regarding the northern region's Ring of Fire mineral development. The bill could allow the creation of special economic zones where land can be designated for any purpose without environmental assessments or land use studies, bypassing public consultation and limiting oversight.