Bill 5OntarioON PC
Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act
Premier Ford says it speeds up Ring of Fire development; First Nations and environmental groups have challenged it in court.
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Royal AssentSummary
Designates 'special economic zones' where provincial environmental and labour regulations can be suspended for priority mining and infrastructure projects.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Royal assent
Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.
Sponsored by
Doug FordON PC