Ontario expected to pass controversial mining law; Ford warns against blockades

Ontario expected to pass controversial mining law; Ford warns against blockades

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is expected to pass a controversial mining law that gives it the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance.

Ford says blockades ‘wouldn’t be very wise’ as government moves to pass Bill 5

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.

Ontario passes controversial mining law as Doug Ford warns against blockades

Ontario government has passed a controversial mining law — Bill 5. It has sparked angry backlash from First Nations who warn they may blockade roads and railways in protest.

Ontario expected to pass controversial mining law; Ford warns against blockades

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Ontario expected to pass controversial mining law; Ford warns against blockades

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is expected to pass a controversial mining law today that gives it the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance.