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Two First Nations Working on Roads to Ring of Fire Do Not Support New Mining Law
- Ontario passed a law last week allowing the suspension of provincial and municipal laws to create special economic zones, starting with the Ring of Fire region.
- This legislation seeks to speed up mining development amid U.S. pressure, but has sparked strong opposition from First Nations who had signed agreements to improve road access to the area.
- Aroland and Marten Falls First Nations, both involved in provincial road agreements, argue that the legislation disregards their treaty rights by failing to ensure adequate consent and consultation regarding mining developments.
- Chief Sonny Gagnon clarified that his community does not support Ontario's Bill 5 and highlighted that any decisions should await the completion of the current regional assessment involving multiple First Nations.
- The law has deepened conflict as First Nations demand their rights be recognized and call for improved consultation, while Ontario pledges further talks throughout the summer.
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2 First Nations working on roads to Ring of Fire speak out against Ontario's new mining law
Two First Nations that signed deals with the provincial government to improve access to the Ring of Fire are speaking out against a new Ontario law that seeks to ease mineral extraction in the northern region.
Two communities seeking better roads in Ring of Fire, reject new mining law
Two First Nations that signed deals with the provincial government to improve access to the Ring of Fire are speaking out against a new Ontario law that seeks to ease mineral extraction in the northern region.
TORONTO — Two First Nations in and around Ontario's Circle of Fire, who have signed agreements with the provincial government, are opposed to a new Ontario law. Aroland First Nation leader Sonny Gagnon states that his community is opposed to legislation known as Bill 5, which aims to accelerate development, particularly mining projects. The legislation passed last week allows Ontario to suspend provincial and municipal laws by creating special e…
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