Scarborough Center - Demand MPP David Smith to Repeal Bill 5

MPP David Smith

MPP David Smith voted in favour of passing Bill 5— a dangerous bill that guts the Endangered Species Act, removes protections for green spaces, workers' safety and regulation, and violates Indigenous Treaties. Bill 5 gives Ford and the Provincial government unchecked power to seize land, and David Smith allowed it to happen.

David Smith represents community hubs like Thompson Park, and the Birkdale Ravine, yet supports policies that threaten its existence. As former Trustee for Toronto District School Board Ward 17, he should know that this legislation will impact young people the most, stripping them of their right to access clean air, water, and green space.

Tell David: Repeal Bill 5. Sign the petition and join us to protect Ontario's nature and communities!

To: MPP David Smith
From: [Your Name]

I am writing as a resident of Scarborough-Centre and a concerned Ontarian regarding the alarming changes proposed in Bill 5, The Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. Your government rammed this bill through the legislative process without any public notice or consultation. By voting for this Bill, you are repealing Ontario's Endangered Species Act, 2007, and replacing it with a drastically weakened framework for the protection of our province's vulnerable species. As the MPP representing the heart of Scarborough, I urge you to take strong action by protecting your most vulnerable constituents, and repealing Bill 5.

In addition to repealing the Endangered Species Act, the most alarming changes that come with Bill 5 include:
1. Creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZ), where hand-picked developers can ignore municipal and provincial laws.
2. Unchecked control over any and all laws, including environmental, labour, and health & safety laws though creation of SEZ’s.
3. Allowing development on vulnerable habitat, conservation lands, farmlands, and Indigenous territory.
4. Inhibit development of clean energy by keeping Ontario dependent on imported fracked gas from the U.S.
5. Ending archaeological assessment requirements that would identify Indigenous or other cultural values.

This omnibus bill is dangerous and would have devastating impacts on generations of Ontarians to come. I urge you to take a strong stance against corruption and repeal Bill 5.

There is not much time left, but there is still time to do the right thing. Repeal Bill 5.