US EditionHouse of Commons passes Liberals’ major projects legislation
- The House of Commons passed Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, on June 20, 2025, aiming to remove federal trade barriers and expedite nation-building projects.
- The bill was introduced on June 6 and pushed quickly after a short committee study amid pressure from U.S. tariffs and the need to address internal trade and approvals.
- Bill C-5 grants the government power to override laws for projects deemed nationally important, but it faced criticism from Indigenous leaders, environmental groups, and some MPs for its sweeping authority and vague details.
- The legislation passed with 306 votes in favor and 31 against, and Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to hold full-day summits with Indigenous leaders starting July 17 to address concerns.
- As Bill C-5 moves to the Senate for a truncated study ending June 27, it signals swift government action but raises ongoing debate about Indigenous rights and environmental safeguards.
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Fast-Tracked Major Projects Bill Clears Commons, Heads to Senate
The One Canadian Economy Act passed third reading in the House of Commons on June 20 in two votes held after MPs split voting on the bill into two parts. The legislation will now move to the Senate, where its examination is scheduled to be completed before senators break for the summer on June 28. The Liberal government has been pushing for legislation based around approving major projects and reducing interprovincial trade barriers to become la…
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