Bill C-5: Building Canada Act, or the Anti-Democracy, Nation-Dividing Act?
The following blog by West Coast Environmental Law discusses the federal govnerment's Bill C-5, a bill to fast track the development of major projects.
"On June 6, the Carney government tabled Bill C-5, which includes the Building Canada Act. A more apt title would be the Anti-Democracy, Nation-Dividing Act. The Bill aims to grow the economy by fast-tracking yet-to-be revealed projects, but by sidelining scientific rigour and public oversight of those projects, it could put Canadians at risk while failing to address the immediate needs of Canadians whose employment and cost of living have been impacted by Trump’s tariffs. All while pitting Canadians against each other, fueling national dis-unity at a time when Canadians need to come together." Read the full blog here.