2 w. ago Carney’s major projects bill sails through committee. What’s next?

The Liberal government’s legislation would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines.

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3 w. ago ‘We have to get that balance right’: Liberal MPs express worries about major projects bill

A few Liberals expressed discomfort that some Indigenous groups said C-5 could potentially violate treaty rights

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3 w. ago Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he wants the House of Commons to sit for another week to study Prime Minister Mark Carney’s major projects bill. Erskine-Smith was the only Liberal to vote against his own government’s closure motion, which limits debate time on Bill C-5. The Liberals and Conservatives passed a closure motion […]

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3 w. ago Liberals to pass major projects bill this week with Conservative support

Freeland thanked Housakos for 'recognizing and highlighting that Conservatives are supporting this legislation'

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3 w. ago ‘We need to move’: Liberals defend plan to ram through major projects bill before Canada Day

The legislation also looks to break down internal trade barriers and make it easier for workers to take jobs in other provinces

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3 w. ago Liberals won’t split internal trade, major projects bill despite Bloc call

The Bloc Quebecois has argued the internal trade portion of Bill C-5 could be passed quickly, but called for a separate study of the changes to major project reviews.

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