Today, the House of Commons will vote on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s significant projects and internal trade bill, before they break until September.
A motion passed by the government to limit debate ensures that the House will not adjourn until the discussion on Bill C-5 is complete and the bill is passed.
The Liberal government’s contentious legislation, which would allow the cabinet to fast-track federal approvals for major industrial projects such as mines, ports, and pipelines, made it through the committee stages early Thursday with backing from the Conservatives.
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Indigenous groups, environmental activists, and some opposition politicians and senators have condemned the government for hastily pushing a bill through Parliament, granting the cabinet extensive powers.
On Thursday, the legislation was changed to remove the cabinet’s ability to bypass the Indian Act, following extensive criticism from First Nations leaders.
As Canada faces ongoing U.S. tariffs, Carney stated that C-5 is central to Canada’s domestic economic strategy.
A Senate scheduling motion ensures that the upper chamber will conclude its review of Bill C-5 by June 27.
— With contributions from Kyle Duggan and Alessia Passafiume
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