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Ottawa requiring questions in advance of major projects consults with chiefs

Daily Commercial News July 15, 2025 1 min read
Construct Connect Canada
Ottawa requiring questions in advance of major projects consults with chiefs
AI Article Summary

The Canadian government is advising First Nations leaders to pre-submit their questions ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The discussion will center around the Building Canada Act, also known as Bill C-5, which enables the rapid approval of large industrial projects. The bill's aim is to streamline the process for approving projects such as mines and pipelines by allowing cabinet to bypass certain regulatory steps.