First Nations Oppose Ontario Mining Bill

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First Nations leaders pledge 'confrontation on the ground' over Ontario mining bill

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First Nations leaders pledge confrontation on the ground’ over Ontario mining bill.

Bill 5 , the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, would give the province the power to suspend certain provincial and municipal laws in areas it designates as “special economic zones” The bill has sparked anger and criticism from First Nations , environmental groups and civil liberty organizations.

Mamakwa tabled a motion to add one day of committee hearings in Thunder Bay , Ont ., to allow those from northern Ontario to give their opinions on the bill, but the Progressive Conservatives denied it. Several mining organizations spoke in favour of the portion of the bill that reduces government red tape by simplifying the permitting process. One final day of committee hearings is set for Monday ..

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