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’DIPLOMACY ENDS TODAY:’ First Nations warn of protests over mining law

Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance, citing the need to speed up development of mines, but First Nations warn confrontation is brewing.

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868 likes, 32 comments - ontariondp on June 4, 2025: "The Ford government just rammed through Bill 5—handing themselves extraordinary powers to override any law, anywhere, at any time. And when it came time to vote? The Premier couldn’t even be in the room to face the music while his government trampled First Nations rights. Here’s what’s wrong with Bill 5: ➡️ Lets the government override Ontario laws at will ➡️ Suspends labour rights and env

Doug Ford pushes through rapid development law despite objections of First Nations

Ford's government passed its controversial Bill 5 to fast-track development of mines and infrastructure in the fight against U.S. tariffs.

Ontario passes Bill 5 despite opposition from First Nations, environmental groups

The legislation intends to speed up resource development projects

Ford government passes contentious ‘special economic zones’ Bill 5

Opposition efforts to prevent Bill 5 from passing couldn't overcome Doug Ford's PCs majority