Bill 83, if passed, would limit Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation
“In a recent article in SooToday, some northern mayors claimed that ‘there is no need for Bill 83.’
“The Ontario Bar Association, Council of Canadians, Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression disagree.
“In fact, the Ontario Bar Association has stated that they have “long called for this type of legislation” and that Bill 83 “very closely reflects the recommendations [their] organization made.”
“The Bill is supported by over 140 unions, journalists, free speech associations, and yes, environmental groups.”
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