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Federal ministers defend major projects bill at House committee meeting
- Four federal ministers defended Bill C-39 at a House of Commons committee meeting as the government faced criticism from Indigenous, environmental, and labour groups.
- The 243-page bill would speed up major-project approvals, shorten reviews, and create “national interest” zones for certain projects.
- Labour leaders and union members said the legislation could undermine workers’ right to strike, while First Nations groups warned it could weaken environmental oversight and influence over territorial decisions.
- Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon and Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the bill would reduce administrative burdens while maintaining safety and environmental standards and keeping faster reviews rigorous.
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The study of Bill C-39 to accelerate the implementation of major projects began on Monday in Ottawa.
·Montreal, Canada
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Federal ministers defend major projects bill at House committee meeting
OTTAWA - Four federal ministers are defending the government's contentious legislation to speed up major projects in the House of Commons today, as Ottawa continues to face criticism from Indigenous,
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left23Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Left
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources lean Left
74% Left
L 74%
C 26%
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