Far from cutting red tape, B.C. NDP fast-tracking law hands big overriding powers to cabinet

07-05-2025 01:04 via vancouversun.com

Far from cutting red tape, B.C. NDP fast-tracking law hands big overriding powers to cabinet

VICTORIA — The New Democrats have finally introduced their promised legislation to expedite approval of major projects, with much talk of “streamlining, fast tracking and cutting red tape.” Read More

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