4 d. ago Senate passes major projects bill days after House of Commons approval

While Bill C-5 passed without amendments, a handful of senators attempted to persuade their colleagues to include language about respecting Indigenous rights.

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4 d. ago Senator Patrick Brazeau recovering from ‘dizzy spell’ that caused collapse

Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak during debate in the Senate on the government's major projects bill before falling sideways to the floor.

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4 d. ago Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to ’dizzy spell’

OTTAWA — A Senate spokesman says Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a “dizzy spell” made him “briefly lose consciousness” Tuesday during debate in the Senate on the government’s major projects bill. The 50-year-old Independent senator rose to speak before falling sideways to the floor just after 4 p.m. yesterday. The Senate spokesman says Brazeau […]

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4 d. ago Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today

OTTAWA — The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial major projects bill — legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes will bolster the economy. The bill, which moved swiftly through the House of Commons, is subject to a programming motion in the Senate — […]

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5 d. ago Brazeau collapses in Senate, staff says he appears to be recovering

OTTAWA — Senate debate on the federal government’s major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing sideways onto the floor, though a Senate spokesman said that he appears to be recovering follow an examination by paramedics. Speaker Raymonde Gagne […]

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5 d. ago Sen. Patrick Brazeau collapses while speaking during Senate debate on major projects bill

Brazeau was speaking about Bill C-5, the controversial legislation that would grant Ottawa sweeping new powers to fast-track project permits amid the U.S. trade war

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6 d. ago Carney Energy Chief Seeks Indigenous Equity in Major Projects

As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prepares to plow forward on major new energy and infrastructure projects, his natural resources minister says he wants Indigenous groups to pursue large ownership stakes in them.

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6 d. ago Senate under pressure to deal with Carney’s major projects bill quickly

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial major projects bill could be in for a speedy trip through the Senate this week. Bill C-5 will be introduced at first reading in the upper chamber today after it was fast-tracked through the House of Commons and underwent a rare pre-study by the Senate. A programming motion […]

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6 d. ago Senate on strict schedule to deal with Carney’s major projects bill

A programming motion adopted by the chamber fixes the bill to a strict schedule, with a final vote that must take place by the end of Friday.

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7 d. ago Western Canada holds potential to become a ‘critical minerals processing behemoth,’ expert says

Cites new reports that looked at nine metals and five regions where opportunities exist for major projects

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7 d. ago Major Anmore housing project dropped by developer on brink of public hearing

The village was set to host a meeting on the development that would have tripled the population as it was built out

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1 week ago First Nations youth say they’re ’starting a movement’ against major projects bills

OTTAWA — First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer of protests as governments push forward with plans to fast-track major projects — and young people will be leading the charge. “You will see us in your cities, your city’s hubs,” said Ramon Kataquapit, a youth councillor with the Chiefs […]

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1 week ago Opinion: To build Alberta, we must protect our innovation funding

As the federal government looks to fast-track nation-building projects and critical infrastructure, Alberta’s experience and technical expertise in advancing major projects that balance decarbonization and economic development must be leveraged. Even more notably, Alberta is actually one of the best places to dream up new ways of developing Canada sustainably. But the province must maintain […]

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1 week ago Carney Bill to Speed Projects Passes Vote Despite Indigenous Opposition

Canada’s House of Commons cleared a bill to accelerate the building of major projects such as pipelines, but Indigenous groups are threatening to force a legal battle over it.

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1 week ago Major projects bill expected to pass before MPs leave for the summer

The passage of C-5 concludes a packed four-week spring sitting that saw Carney’s government table significant omnibus bills

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1 week ago MPs to vote on Carney’s major projects bill before breaking for summer

A closure motion the government passed to limit debate says the House won't adjourn Friday until debate wraps up on Bill C-5 and it clears the chamber.

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1 week ago Varcoe: On eve of new era for Canadian energy exports, Keyera CEO welcomes Ottawa's push to fast

'We have to think about the future of our country and what makes the most sense, and what benefits Canadians the most — and make it happen'

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1 week ago Major projects bill amended to remove cabinet power to sidestep Indian Act

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Nepinak Woodhouse said Thursday the "limited changes" made to the bill don't go far enough.

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1 week ago Doug Ford apologizes to Ontario First Nations for his ‘passionate’ comments

The federal government is dealing with similar resistance from Indigenous peoples for fast-tracking its major projects bill

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1 week ago Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would allow cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed […]

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