Mining Act
Mining Act is a piece of legislation in Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- May 2016: The Anishinabek Nation and Ontario discussed online staking related to the third phase of this legislation in 2016.[2]
- August 2024: Six First Nations are challenging this act as an unconstitutional violation of treaty and Charter equality rights. The legislation allows for the automatic recording of mining claims, which critics argue ignores First Nations interests on 95 per cent of provincial land.[3]
- May 2025: Proposed amendments to this act are included within Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.[4]
- June 2025: Proposed reforms in 2025 include significant amendments to this act without what First Nations consider meaningful consultation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinabek Nation and other political territorial organizations call for immediate withdrawal of Bill 5", Anishinabek News, 2 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek and Ontario renew partnership in mineral and mines sector", Anishinabek News, 31 May 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘These are not your lands to give away’: Chief Black on Ontario’s Mining Act", Anishinabek News, 13 August 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation will be idle no more if Bill 5 passes in current form", Anishinabek News, 27 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).