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Ontario Asks if 'Moon Shot' Projects Should Go Ahead Under Special Economic Zone Law
Ontario seeks public input on draft rules for Special Economic Zones to fast-track key projects, with Indigenous consultation and $3.1 billion in incentives for participation, officials said.
- Ontario's Bill 5 allows the designation of special economic zones to expedite large infrastructure projects by suspending laws.
- The province is consulting on criteria for designating these zones, which includes significant benefits to Ontario and strengthening local communities.
- NDP Leader Marit Stiles criticized the proposals, indicating they favor lobbyists and lack clarity.
- Many First Nations leaders oppose Bill 5, claiming it violates constitutional consultation requirements on traditional territories.
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Ontario asks if ’moon shot’ projects should go ahead under special economic zones
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is moving ahead with its plan to create so-called special economic zones to push forward projects it deems important, and is considering including "moon shot" ideas to qualify.
·Toronto, Canada
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Ford government amends regulations for ‘special economic zones’
Premier Doug Ford is amending regulations for his controversial "special economic zones" after they sparked concerns of overreach from Indigenous communities, environmentalists and municipalities.
·Toronto, Canada
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Ontario asks if ‘moon shot’ projects should go ahead under special economic zone law
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is moving ahead with its plan to create so-called special economic zones to push forward projects it deems important, and is considering including “moon shot” ideas to qualify.
·Waterloo, Canada
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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