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Road, Rail and Mine Blockades Could Be on Horizon over Ontario Mining Bill: Chiefs

  • First Nation chiefs gathered at Queen's Park on May 26, 2025, to oppose Bill 5, a proposed law speeding up northern Ontario mining projects.
  • Their opposition stems from concerns the bill violates the province's duty to consult First Nations and breaches obligations in Treaty No.
  • The province intends to establish special economic zones, including the Ring of Fire, where provincial and municipal regulations may be put on hold for mining initiatives.
  • Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford acknowledged that the concerns raised about the bill were clear and indicated that adjustments would be made in response.
  • First Nations have warned road, rail, and mine blockades could occur if their demands are not met, while the government intends to amend but not kill Bill 5.
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Road, rail and mine blockades could be on horizon over Ontario mining bill: chiefs

Road, rail and mine blockades could be on the horizon, First Nations leaders said Monday, as they ratchet up pressure on the Ontario government to kill a proposed bill that seeks to speed up large mining projects in the north.

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Northern Ontario Business broke the news in on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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