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‘Threat’ of Bill C-5 is making bill work as intended, Dawn Farrell says

Last week, MPO head Dawn Farrell stated that the mere "threat" of Bill C-5, formally the Building Canada Act, spurs government departments to expedite project permitting processes.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government fast-tracked Bill C-5 through the House of Commons last year with Conservative support, granting Ottawa power to designate projects as "national interest" to bypass environmental laws.
Committee members raised conflict of interest concerns about MPO staff on loan from private firms whose salaries employers topped up, though officials stated they adhere to Treasury Board guidelines.
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is exploring regulatory changes to extend two-year timelines to all projects, addressing Conservative criticism that the government has not yet invoked C-5 powers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the lack of C-5 usage by citing required consultations with Indigenous partners and provinces, saying the government moves forward "in the right way.

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The Toronto Star

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‘Threat’ of Bill C-5 is making bill work as intended, Dawn Farrell says

OTTAWA - The head of the federal government’s major projects office says just the “threat” of Ottawa having Bill C-5 at its disposal is enough to spur government departments to

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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'Threat' of Bill C-5 is making bill work as intended, Dawn Farrell says

OTTAWA - The head of the federal government’s major projects office says just the “threat” of Ottawa having Bill C-5 at its disposal is enough to spur government departments to move quickly on project permitting.

2 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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