Coalition to repeal Ontario Bill 5

“First Nations across Ontario are deeply troubled by what the government is proposing through this bill… a direct threat to their Nations, lands, jurisdiction and sovereignty.”

–Chiefs of Ontario

“Ontario’s dangerous move to dismantle provincial environmental protections will put wildlife and nature at greater risk, as it removes science-based decision-making and gives government power to exempt certain developments from any regulation.”

–World Wildlife Federation

“Bill 5 threatens the long-term sustainability and well-being of Ontario under the guise of addressing economic uncertainty. Environmental protections, Indigenous rights, and democratic processes are not red tape.”

— Ontario Nature

“We cannot build up Ontario by bulldozing the rights of Indigenous Nations and the natural environment we all depend on and share.”

Ketty Nivyabandi, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada

More than 100 organizations signed onto a joint appeal describing Bill 5 as “the worst piece of legislation in a generation.”

— The pointer

Ontario Bill 5 is dangerously destructive legislation

Ontario’s Bill 5, officially titled the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act (2025), has faced intense opposition for its sweeping deregulation, environmental rollbacks, and erosion of Indigenous and democratic rights. The legislation repeals the Endangered Species Act, weakens environmental assessments, and enables the creation of special economic zones where provincial and municipal laws—including those related to environmental protection, public health, and labour standards—can be suspended. Critics such as the Canadian Public Health Association, the David Suzuki Foundation, and Ontario Nature warn that Bill 5 strips away science-based oversight, concentrates power in cabinet, and allows development without public consultation or Indigenous consent. Indigenous leaders have called the law “a direct attack” on their lands and treaty rights, emphasizing that it fosters a system of “legalized lawlessness” detrimental to ecosystems and community health. Overall, Bill 5 is described by environmental, legal, and labour advocates as a long-term threat to democracy, sustainability, and human rights in Ontario.

Coalition to repeal Ontario Bill 5

“First Nations across Ontario are deeply troubled by what the government is proposing through this bill… a direct threat to their Nations, lands, jurisdiction and sovereignty.”

“Ontario’s dangerous move to dismantle provincial environmental protections will put wildlife and nature at greater risk, as it removes science-based decision-making and gives government power to exempt certain developments from any regulation.”

“Bill 5 threatens the long-term sustainability and well-being of Ontario under the guise of addressing economic uncertainty. Environmental protections, Indigenous rights, and democratic processes are not red tape.”

“We cannot build up Ontario by bulldozing the rights of Indigenous Nations and the natural environment we all depend on and share.”

More than 100 organizations signed onto a joint appeal describing Bill 5 as “the worst piece of legislation in a generation.”

— The pointer

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Ontario Bill 5 is dangerously destructive legislation

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Coalition to repeal Ontario Bill 5

“First Nations across Ontario are deeply troubled by what the government is proposing through this bill… a direct threat to their Nations, lands, jurisdiction and sovereignty.”

“Ontario’s dangerous move to dismantle provincial environmental protections will put wildlife and nature at greater risk, as it removes science-based decision-making and gives government power to exempt certain developments from any regulation.”

“Bill 5 threatens the long-term sustainability and well-being of Ontario under the guise of addressing economic uncertainty. Environmental protections, Indigenous rights, and democratic processes are not red tape.”

“We cannot build up Ontario by bulldozing the rights of Indigenous Nations and the natural environment we all depend on and share.”

More than 100 organizations signed onto a joint appeal describing Bill 5 as “the worst piece of legislation in a generation.”

— The pointer

Repeal Bill 5

Ontario Bill 5 is dangerously destructive legislation

ORDER A SIGN

DONATE

This 10-minute video sets out the dangers of Bill 5

IF YOU ARE DONATING THROUGH A LOCAL ACTIVIST GROUP, PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF THE GROUP. Your donation is transferred securely with Interac and 100% of your payment goes directly to our Canadian bank account.

“First Nations across Ontario are deeply troubled by what the government is proposing through this bill… a direct threat to their Nations, lands, jurisdiction and sovereignty.”