The Ontario government is proposing the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, which would grant cabinet powers to create special economic zones, allowing exemption from certain laws for projects. Critics argue this pushes through initiatives like a tunnel under Highway 401 and mineral mining in northern Ontario with reduced public resistance. Premier Doug Ford believes mining the Ring of Fire is essential for economic growth. However, First Nations leaders express concerns over lack of consultation, emphasizing their rights and the need for government accountability.
We can be the wealthiest, richest, most prosperous sub-sovereign nation anywhere in the world if we get those critical minerals out of the ground.
The Ring of Fire is our No. 1 priority over anything, because that's going to generate more revenues, and if we get shovels in the ground...
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