Facing criticism, Carney says he has a 'very clear mandate' to push through major economic changes
- Prime Minister Mark Carney said voters gave his government a “very clear mandate” to strengthen Canada’s economy and pursue major changes.
- Bill C-39 would streamline federal reviews for major projects, establish one-year timelines, and allow possible national-interest zones.
- The bill would allow the labour minister to end strikes that “adversely affect or may adversely affect the national interest.”
- Labour groups criticized the proposal, while business groups supported measures addressing approval delays and labour instability.
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Mark Carney says Liberals have mandate to build faster amid growing pushback
The prime minister made his defence one day after his Liberal government tabled new legislation meant to reduce work stoppages in federally-regulated industries, and simplify environmental assessments so that project reviews can be conducted within a single year.
Facing criticism, Carney says he has a 'very clear mandate' to push through major economic changes
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government received a clear mandate from voters in the last general election — and in subsequent byelections — to "build Canada strong," and he's pressing ahead with changes to federal project approvals and the Labour Code despite criticism from some circles.
The omnibus bill would generate more demonstrations and strikes, they say.
Liberals table bill to speed up major projects, labour groups voice concerns about impact on strike action
On their first day back in the House of Commons after a three-month summer hiatus, the Liberals on Monday tabled a significant piece of legislation aimed at speeding up major project approvals, though it’s already raising concerns among labour groups.
Liberals Table Bill To Speed Up Major Project Approvals, Avoid Labour Disruptions
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled a sweeping bill on Sep. 21 meant to fast-track approvals for major projects, cut their review times and create zones of “national interest” to pre-approve certain types of projects. Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, is also proposing major changes to collective bargaining, including the use of more federal mediation to get deals done and repair relationships between unions and businesses. “…
Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals and avert labour disruptions
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled a sweeping bill Monday meant to fast-track approvals for major projects, cut their review times and create zones of "national interest" to pre-approve certain types of projects.
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