Bill 5 officially becomes law in Ontario as MPPs set to rise for summer

Opponents of reopening Chatham-Kent dump angry over passage of Bill 5

Opponents of reopening a long-dormant dump in southwestern Ontario say they’re disappointed with the passage of an Ontario bill that could clear the way for the project. But they say they are “fighting to the bitter end.”

Indigenous protesters set up tent 'occupation' at Queen’s Park over Bill 5

Demonstrators who spent the night in tents on the north side of Queen’s Park said they are angry about how little consultation was done with First Nations on Bill 5.

Bill 5 officially becomes law in Ontario as MPPs set to rise for summer

Final sign-off was granted for Bill 5 on Thursday. The law will create so-called special economic zones where projects can bypass various provincial laws.