Toronto Zoo cautions on Ontario mining bill impact

Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:21 pm

The Toronto Zoo has issued a stark warning that endangered species face extinction if Ontario’s controversial mining legislation becomes law. The institution argues that Bill 5 undermines vital recovery efforts, potentially dooming several species that have been painstakingly nurtured back from the brink—with environmental advocates raising eyebrows at the bill’s economic savviness.

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globalnews.ca / Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, would strike a blow to the recovery of several species the institution has been trying to save, said the zoo's CEO.

theglobeandmail.com / Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, would strike a blow to the recovery of several species, says Zoo CEO

citynews.ca / Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

TORONTO — Species could go extinct if Ontario passes a controversial mining bill that is set to transform its approach to endangered species and the environment, the Toronto Zoo warned the province. Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, would strike a blow to the recovery of…

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