US EditionOntario PCs to Limit Debate on Controversial Bill 5, Among Other Legislation
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is fast-tracking seven bills, including Bill 5, before the summer break in 2025 at Queen's Park.
- The legislation retabled since last December includes Bill 5, a mining law giving cabinet powers to create special economic zones and override various laws, which sparked strong opposition and a recent filibuster.
- Bill 5 had two days of committee hearings with input from Indigenous leaders, environmental groups, and mining interests, while six other bills faced limited debate and no hearings as House leader Steve Clark imposed strict time limits.
- Opposition House leader John Vanthof criticized the Progressive Conservative government for removing debate rights with time allocation motions, warning this approach undermines democracy and centralizes power in the premier's office.
- With a strong PC majority, the government is expected to pass the controversial bills quickly, prioritizing its agenda despite opposition claims that this rush diminishes public consultation and democratic process.
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Ford government to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, hundreds of First Nations members protest
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is moving to shut down debate on its most controversial piece of legislation this session, one of a plethora of bills getting the fast-track treatment before the legislature rises for a summer break.
Ontario PCs to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is moving to shut down debate on its most controversial piece of legislation this session, one of a plethora of bills getting the fast-track treatment before the legislature rises for a summer break.
Ontario PCs will limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is moving to shut down debate on its most controversial piece of legislation this session, one of a plethora of bills getting the fast-track treatment before the legislature rises for a summer break.
NDP: Bill 5 puts Ontario’s future at risk; it’s time to do the right thing and scrap it
Language English News Content: NDP: Bill 5 puts Ontario’s future at risk; it’s time to do the right thing and scrap it QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, called on the Premier to take the warnings from experts, industry, and First Nations seriously and scrap Bill 5. Earlier this week, the government shut down debate on the legislation, which attempts to put Doug Ford and his insiders above the law by exempting…
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