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Canadian Senate approves law to fast track major resource projects
- On Thursday, Canada's Senate approved Bill C-5, granting Prime Minister Mark Carney's administration new authority to expedite key national initiatives considered vital to the country’s interests.
- The legislation aims to reduce internal trade barriers and respond quickly to economic threats from the U.S. trade war, but critics say it rushed through without sufficient Indigenous consultation.
- The bill grants cabinet the authority to exempt certain projects from federal environmental regulations, including the Impact Assessment Act, and establishes a major projects office to expedite approval processes.
- An Angus Reid survey showed 74% of Canadians support fast-tracking projects, while 49% oppose bypassing environmental reviews, and senators warned the bill risks ignoring Indigenous rights and democratic principles.
- Bill C-5's passage suggests faster economic development but raises concerns about Indigenous rights, environmental impact, and the depth of stakeholder engagement moving forward.
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