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What: On the first day of the Ontario Legislature’s Fall session a cross-sector coalition of Ontarians will be calling on all Parties to repeal Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025).
The groups will be submitting a formal petition to the Ontario Legislature, to be presented by MPP Peter Tabuns (Toronto-Danforth), calling on all parties to make repealing Bill 5 a priority for the Fall Legislative session.
When: Monday, October 20, from 2.30 – 3.00 p.m.
Where: Queen’s Park Media Studio, Room 149, Main Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley Street West, Toronto
Who: Speakers will include representatives from Ontario Nature, Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence (LAND), the National Farmers Union-Ontario (NFU-O) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees-Ontario (CUPE-O).
Contact: To arrange interviews with the speakers or for more information contact Tony Morris, Conservation Policy and Campaigns Director, Ontario Nature: 416-444-8419 ext. 239 or tonym@ontarionature.org.
Media not currently accredited by the Queen’s Park (Legislative Assembly) Media Gallery and seeking to attend must register in advance with the Press Gallery Coordinator. Please contact the coordinator in person at Room 387A, by phone at 416-325-7922 or by email at PressGallery@ola.org.
We acknowledge that there are 46 treaties and other agreements that cover the territory, now called Ontario, and our roles and responsibilities as Treaty partners. We recognize the inherent rights and responsibilities of Indigenous Nations, who have cared for and governed Turtle Island since time immemorial.
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Background
- Despite significant opposition from Indigenous groups, a broad range of civil society organizations and thousands of Ontarians the Government of Ontario passed Bill 5 on June 4, 2025.
- Ontario Nature protects wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement. A charitable organization, Ontario Nature represents 9,500 members, 130,000 supporters and 150 member groups from across Ontario.
- Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence (LAND) is an environmental law non-profit dedicated to advancing access to justice in Northern Ontario, to protect nature and Indigenous rights.
- National Farmers Union-Ontario (NFU-O) is made up of thousands of passionate, innovative farmers across Ontario working for a food system that is better for farmers, eaters, and the land.
- Canadian Union of Public Employees-Ontario (CUPE-O) has over 300,000 members and is a strong voice for rights and fairness for our members and our communities.