US EditionOttawa Tabling Bill to Skirt Impact Assessment Law for 'National Interest' Projects
- The Canadian federal government is preparing legislation to fast-track approval of nation-building projects deemed in the national interest as of May 2025 in Ottawa.
- This initiative follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election promise to push big projects swiftly and aims to counteract unpredictable global trade and maintain economic sovereignty.
- The legislation will establish criteria to evaluate projects based on their contributions to Canada’s prosperity, economic and defense security, respect for Indigenous groups as well as regional priorities, and their potential to support environmentally sustainable growth.
- After a project receives designation as a priority for the country, government assessments will concentrate on the most effective methods to implement it, simplifying approval stages and bypassing evaluations conducted under the Impact Assessment Act .
- The bill may accelerate project approvals to two years, aiming to boost investor confidence and economic growth while upholding environmental standards and Indigenous rights.
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Prince George Citizen
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for 'national interest' projects
OTTAWA — The federal government is developing a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act.
Ottawa planning 'up-front' approval for projects deemed in the national interest
The Liberal government will introduce legislation to assist in identifying projects in the national interest and provide "up-front regulatory approvals" to major projects, according to a federal document obtained by CBC News.
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