News Summary

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is exploring the possibility of advancing ‘moon shot’ projects within designated special economic zones as part of the controversial Bill 5. This legislation aims to accelerate large infrastructure projects amidst global economic uncertainty by allowing the government to bypass certain provincial and municipal laws. The consultation process is currently underway to establish criteria for these zones, focusing on projects with significant long-term benefits and high success potential, while also considering ambitious projects with lower success likelihoods but potentially enormous impacts.