US EditionInspired by Ottawa, Quebec tabling bill to help cut red tape around major projects
- Tuesday, Quebec tabled Bill 5 at the National Assembly to expedite large-scale projects, inspired by federal Parliament’s recent adoption of Bill C-5.
- On Monday, Environment Minister Bernard Drainville announced plans to shorten permit processing times, and François Legault, Premier of Quebec, tied the bill to economic uncertainty linked to U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Drainville said environmental assessments will be completed 50 per cent faster, the bill allows reversible preparatory work, and cabinet will designate qualifying major strategic projects.
- Eric Girard said the law could apply to up to five projects over the next five years, likely including Hydro-Québec proposals totaling nearly $200 billion.
- Facing opposition criticism, Eric Girard, Finance Minister, promised transparency requirements, defended government exceptional powers, and said, `This is a small number of large projects, in reaction to what's going on with the changes in the world economy.
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Quebec tables fast-tracking law, mirroring Ottawa and other provinces
Finance Minister Eric Girard said the accelerated process will be an exception for major, strategic projects — likely those valued in the billions — and not a general rule. If adopted, the law will have a five-year lifespan, but the minister added he is open to amendments.
Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled on Tuesday Bill 5 to accelerate the implementation of major "strategic" projects in Quebec.
Quebec Tabling Bill to Cut Red Tape Around Major Projects
Inspired by the federal government, Quebec is tabling its own provincial bill to expedite large scale projects in the province. Premier François Legault says the legislation will target quicker permits for priority projects of national importance. This could include nearly $200 billion worth of projects proposed by Hydro-Québec. Legault also says the legislation is tied to the economic uncertainty created by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Queb…
Inspired by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Legault government will introduce a bill Tuesday to speed up authorities for "national priority projects"
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