Chiefs of Ontario push back against Ford's intent to 'unleash' economic potential

Chiefs of Ontario push back against Ford's intent to 'unleash' economic potential

Prowess is one thing, but rights cannot be "unleashed," say the leading provincial group of First Nations chiefs.

First Nations rights cannot be ‘unleashed,’ say First Nations Leadership following province’s proposed development legislation - Chiefs of Ontario

(Toronto, Ont.–April 22, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario have issued the following statement in response to Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, tabled last week by the Ontario government: The Ontario government tabled new legislation last week aimed at speeding up mining and infrastructure development in the province. The Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, if passed, will empower the government with a host of new t…