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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 ...
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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 ...
Doug Ford's Bill 5 is now law in Ontario. Here's what happens next
Now that Ontario's controversial Bill 5 is law, all eyes are on what Premier Doug Ford does with the new powers it gives his ...
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Grand chief in Ontario says repeal of Bill 5 starting point for discussions with First Nations
The head of the Chiefs of Ontario says Premier Doug Ford needs to repeal Bill 5 and start consulting with First Nations.
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‘Diplomacy ends today’: First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for ...
In the centre of Ontario's drug crisis, Fort William First Nation fights for new facility
After declaring a state of emergency over its toxic drug crisis last summer, Fort William First Nation, just south of Thunder ...
Ontario voted ‘in favour of Idle No More 2’ by passing mining law, First Nations say
Among other changes, Bill 5 will create so-called special economic zones where a range of laws, ranging from municipal approvals to environmental rules or labour law, won't apply.
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Hundreds of First Nations members protest Ontario mining bill at Queen's Park
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is moving to shut down debate on its most controversial piece of legislation this ...
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Two Ontario First Nations declare wildfire emergencies, plan evacuations
Two First Nations in Ontario's far north have declared states of emergency and are planning evacuations as wildfires threaten ...
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Hundreds of First Nations members travel to Queen’s Park to protest Ontario mining bill
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government moved to shut down debate on a mining law known as Bill 5, despite an angry backlash ...
Evacuation order issued for Sandy Lake First Nation as wildfire spreads
An evacuation order was issued on Saturday for Sandy Lake First Nation as a wildfire moved toward the northwestern Ontario ...