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Ford government to fast-track mining and infrastructure with ‘special economic zones’

The special economic zones would allow the province to fast-track permitting, cut red tape, and eliminate some environmental assessments in order to accelerate construction.

Published Apr 17, 2025 at 6:54pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Ford government to fast-track mining and infrastructure with ‘special economic zones’

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines of Ontario speaks at a press conference as Ontario Premier Doug Ford looks on, in Toronto on Thursday, April 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

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