On April 17, Doug Ford introduced Bill 5, Protecting Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act.Bill 5 is attempting to scrap the Endangered Species Act (2007), reduce scientific oversight on wildlife management, and threaten Indigenous rights to free, prior and informed consent. It is Ford’s next step in his ongoing assault on decades of environmental protections. Posed as a response to Trump tariffs and the need for economic growth, this bill is actually about cutting corners and silencing the voices of those who stand to protect the lands and waters we rely on. Bill 5 is about giving his government sweeping powers to push through projects without proper oversight.
In opposition to this bill we will be hosting a Phone Zap to inundate the government with our concerns.
A phone zap is collective action where we come together, make phone calls, and send emails to inundate the decision-makers with our stance on an issue. On Wednesday May 28 from 12PM – 1PM, we are going to call the provincial government and let them know we are against Bill 5! During the session, we’ll provide how-to instructions for calling government officials and a script so you can feel supported to oppose Bill 5.
Together, we are stronger. That’s why collective actions like this are so important.
More Actions Happening Against Bill 5
Emergency Rally for Endangered Species
📆 Wednesday May 28
🕙 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Queen’s Park, Toronto
✉ RSVP Here
For a full day of action against Bill 5, head out to the Emergency Rally and Vigil for Engangered Species, hosted by the Wilderness Committee.
“We will take over Queen’s Park to speak for the animals, plants and fungi the Ford government seems to think are expendable. Bring your flora, fauna and fungi art, costumes, signs and lets make sure this government knows: species at risk are not red tape and habitats are not for sale!”
Guelph Rally Against Ontario Bill 5
📆 Saturday May 24
🕙 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Covered Bridge by the Boathouse
Stop Bill 5 rally will take place in Guelph on Saturday, May 24th from 1:30 to 2:30 at the covered bridge (on the York Street side), with parking available in the Boathouse parking lot at 116 Gordon Street near the corner of Wellington Street. Everyone is welcome to bring placards, sharing their message to the Ford government about Bill 5.
Speakers including MPP Mike Schreiner, Mike Marcolongo from Environmental Defence, and Evan Ferrari from Emerge Guelph, among others, will talk about the potential local and provincewide impact of Bill 5. Afterwards, there will be a short march to City Hall and back. People are invited to bring their message to Ford on a placard.
Thank you for continuing to be with us on this journey for water protection and justice. Each one of our individual actions makes a difference, yet we always know we’re stronger together.
Water has always and will always connect us all. We can’t wait to continue and deepen those connections with you, our incredible supporters, through our shared water advocacy work.
