Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals, avert labour disruptions
22-09-2026 01:13 via cbc.ca

Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals, avert labour disruptions

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled a sweeping bill on 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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