Understanding the Indigenous-led Legal Challenge Against Bills 5 and C-5

Learn about the legal challenge against both Bill 5 being led by Indigenous communities, and Bill C5 and how you can support. This free webinar includes a panel discussion from Indigenous rights holders and legal experts about the importance of the legal challenge and how challenging Bills 5 and C-5 in the courts is expected to unfold. Passed by the Government of Ontario in June 2025, Bill 5 threatens the long-term sustainability and well-being of Ontario. Similarly, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-5 in June 2025, which also threatens Indigenous rights, democratic processes and environmental protections. You will hear from: Ramon Kataquapit, intervenor and founder of the Indigenous youth organization Okiniwak Michel Koostachin, intervenor and founder of the Friends of the Attawapiskat River Kerrie Blaise, founder and legal counsel at Legal Advocates for Natures Defence (LAND) Nicholas Daube, senior counsel at Woodward & Company LLP Ontario Nature’s Conservation Policy and Campaigns Director, Tony Morris, provides a brief overview of both bills and facilitate the panel discussion. Gain a better understanding of the nature of the legal challenge and how to can support it. Photo Credit: First Nations Rally Opposing Bill 5, Queen's Park © Greg Noakes Bill 5 infringes on Indigenous rights, gives unchecked powers to provincial ministers, dismantles protections for vulnerable species and undermines democratic processes, learn more: https://ontarionature.org/campaigns/b... P.S. We were experiencing technical difficulties for Ramón's introduction. Please watch the end section (on 1:27:38) for a better experience of his closing song.