News

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 ...
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 ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1h
Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone ‘as quickly as possible’: Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province intends to designate the mineral-rich Ring of Fire as a special economic zone as ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d
'Diplomacy ends today': First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen ...
First Nation chiefs share safety concerns amid wildfire evacuations in northwestern Ontario
As wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario settle in at their accommodations in the southern part of the province, ...
CHCH TV22h
Bill 5 passes amid protest from First Nations communities
Bill 5, the so-called “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act,” was passed at Queen’s Park Wednesday. The controversial Bill 5 gives Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government the power to suspend ...
MINING.COM3d
Ontario First Nations groups slam mining-focused Bill 5
The proposed law aims to accelerate mining development and create First Nations-led special economic zones such as for the ...
The Canadian Press on MSN3d
Hundreds of First Nations members protest Ontario mining bill at Queen’s Park
The mining law would give the government power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas deemed ...
APTN News13d
Ontario says First Nations key to Ring of Fire development despite Bill 5 opposition
The minister of Indigenous relations in Ontario says development will not move ahead without involvement from affected First ...
The Hamilton Spectator1d
‘Diplomacy ends today’: First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government ... citing the need to speed up development of mines, but First Nations warn confrontation is brewing. Known as Bill 5, the legislation sparked ...