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Ontario’s Bill 5 has passed. Here’s why it has sparked conflict with First Nations
Legislation meant to speed up mining and other projects comes amid a shifting legal landscape for Indigenous rights ...
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Grand chief in Ontario says repeal of Bill 5 starting point for discussions with First Nations
The head of the Chiefs of Ontario says Premier Doug Ford needs to repeal Bill 5 and start consulting with First Nations.
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Ontario First Nations groups slam mining-focused Bill 5
The proposed law aims to accelerate mining development and create First Nations-led special economic zones such as for the ...
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‘Diplomacy ends today’: First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for ...
Ontario voted ‘in favour of Idle No More 2’ by passing mining law, First Nations say
Among other changes, Bill 5 will create so-called special economic zones where a range of laws, ranging from municipal approvals to environmental rules or labour law, won't apply.
In the centre of Ontario's drug crisis, Fort William First Nation fights for new facility
After declaring a state of emergency over its toxic drug crisis last summer, Fort William First Nation, just south of Thunder ...
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First Nations vow to 'stop that bulldozer coming north,' as Ontario passes controversial mining law
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen ...
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Hundreds of First Nations members protest Ontario mining bill at Queen's Park
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is moving to shut down debate on its most controversial piece of legislation this ...
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Two Ontario First Nations declare wildfire emergencies, plan evacuations
Two First Nations in Ontario's far north have declared states of emergency and are planning evacuations as wildfires threaten ...
Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie
Wildfire evacuees from two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are being relocated to Toronto and Barrie, Ont., this ...
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Hundreds of First Nations members travel to Queen’s Park to protest Ontario mining bill
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government moved to shut down debate on a mining law known as Bill 5, despite an angry backlash ...
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Last-minute changes to Ontario mining bill are not good enough, First Nations say
Ontario First Nations say last-minute changes to a mining bill fall short, calling for it to be scrapped and rewritten with Indigenous leadership at the table.