Bill to Fast-Track Projects Gets Instant Pushback From Climate Groups and First Nations

Bill to fast-track projects gets instant pushback from climate groups and First Nations

“Bypassing democratic norms under the pretext of a ‘crisis’ is a tactic as old as time," Alex Cool-Fergus, national policy manager at Climate Action Network Canada said of the federal government's legislation to fast-track projects "in the national interest."

AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill - The Turtle Island News

By Alessia Passafiume The Assembly of First Nations will hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss the implications of federal legislation that would speed up approvals for major projects. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney about his government’s new bill, tabled Friday. She said she remains “deeply concerned” about the legislation’s potential impact on First Nations. “First Nations support e…

Government of Canada introduces legislation to advance nation-building projects – ReNew Canada

The Government of Canada has introduced new legislation, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, which it says will remove federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, and advance nation-building projects crucial for driving Canadian productivity growth, energy security, and economic competitiveness. “Canada’s new government is building one Canadian economy. T…

Bill to fast-track projects gives PM and ministers sweeping powers to choose winners

Bill C-5 would move all federal approvals under a single minister, and cabinet could exempt nation-building projects from some laws