US EditionCarney’s Contentious Major Projects Bill Clears Committee
- The Liberal government’s controversial Bill C-5, introduced under Prime Minister Mark Carney, sailed through committee on June 18, 2025, in Ottawa, aiming to fast-track major industrial projects.
- The bill, combining trade barrier removal and fast-tracking ‘national interest’ projects, faces criticism for consolidating power in the prime minister’s cabinet and bypassing Indigenous consultations.
- Critics including Indigenous leaders and environmental lawyers warn the legislation risks harming species, ignores informed decision-making, and could lead to decisions made behind closed doors favoring cronyism.
- Supporters, including Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski and think tank Heather Exner-Pirot, acknowledge concerns but stress the urgent need to reform investment processes and bolster the economy amid trade challenges.
- The expedited passage of Bill C-5, set to clear the Senate by June 27, reflects the government’s attempt to stimulate growth and infrastructure, though debates about its implications for fairness and Indigenous rights continue.
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Carney’s contentious major projects bill clears committee
The Liberal government’s controversial legislation that would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines sailed through committee in the early hours of Thursday.
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