Indigenous youth lead protest in Timmins over Bill 5

Repeal Bill 5 CFUW Southport urges MPP Thompson

CFUW Southport, urges MPP to repeal Bill 5 and strengthen commitment to science-based conservation

Minister tries to calm fears about Bill 5 at mining conference

The provincial government’s controversial Bill 5, known as the ‘Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act’ officially received royal assent and became law last Thursday, coincidentally during the Canadian Mining Expo (CME) in Timmins where it was discussed by some of the presenters.

Public divided on Bill 5 but say Indigenous rights are more important than speed: poll

New polling from Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada gauged the mood of Ontarians as the government passed Bill 5 into law.

Aroland, Bearskin Lake call out Ford government over Bill 5

AROLAND – Aroland First Nation’s chief would like to make it clear that he and his council do not support Bill 5 – and that they’re not in league with Premier Doug Ford’s government on Ring of Fire mining, either.

SON raises concerns over Bill 5

The Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) is voicing strong opposition to Ontario’s newly passed Bill 5, calling it a threat to Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, and culturally significant sites across its traditional territory.In an interview with CKNXNewsToday.ca, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Chief Greg Nadjiwon said the Nation remains firmly committed to protecting the land and waters of their territory, despite what he called …