Canadian government launches consultations to fast-track major project assessments
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 8
Canadian government launches consultations to fast-track major project assessments
12 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 8
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said a 30-day public consultation will examine plans to complete federal reviews and decisions within one year.
The proposals target large projects and seek to streamline Ottawa's assessment process after criticism that approvals take too long.
The move signals a push to speed federal decision-making on major developments, with consultation feedback set to shape any changes to the current review system.
Will Canada's quest for speed in project approvals trample Indigenous rights and environmental safeguards?
Can a one-year deadline fix megaprojects inherently prone to being over budget, over time, and under-delivering?
Is 'red tape' the true villain, or is Canada's investment climate plagued by deeper political uncertainty?