Anishinabek Nation Denounces Ontario Bill Creating 'Special Economic Zones’

Anishinabek Nation denounces Ontario bill creating 'Special Economic Zones’

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – The Anishinabek Nation is denouncing the PC government’s new bill, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, saying the proposed law continues to ignore, violate, and threaten the inherent rights of Anishinabek people and the foundational principles of their treaty relationship with the Crown.

First Nations call for pause to Bill 5, consultations and consent

By Richard Coffin Area first nations want the province to stop moving Bill 5 forward and engage with them in meaningful consultation, consent, and accommodation. The Anishinabek Nation says in its current form, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act proposes amendments to expedite development while overriding environmental protections and First Nation Inherent and Treaty rights.  “Our lands and resources are not for the province to se…

Anishinabek Nation calls upon provincial government to halt advancement of Bill 5, engage in meaningful consultation with First Nations – Anishinabek News

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 13, 2025) – The Government of Ontario’s introduction and advancement of Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, in its current form, continues to ignore, violate, and threaten the inherent rights of Anishinabek people and the foundational principles of their treaty relationship with the Crown. The Anishinabek […]