Throne speech ignites outcry over Ford’s environmental rollbacks

Throne speech ignites outcry over Ford’s environmental rollbacks

Despite years of public outcry and widespread criticism from experts and advocates over weakened conservation laws, the Ford government doubled down on its first day back in power — vowing to slash environmental oversight to fast-track mineral and infrastructure projects.

Throne speech ignites outcry over Ford’s environmental rollbacks - The Turtle Island News

By Abdul Matin Sarfraz / Canada’s National Observer / Local Journalism Initiative Despite years of public outcry and widespread criticism from experts and advocates over weakened conservation laws, the Ford government doubled down on its first day back in power — vowing to slash environmental oversight to fast-track mineral and infrastructure projects. Critics warn the plan will gut crucial environmental reviews, provoke legal battles, spark Fir…