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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has introduced legislation aimed at fast-tracking national interest projects, reducing the approvals process from five years to a proposed two-year goal, though this timeline is not guaranteed. The bill, presented by Minister Dominic LeBlanc, focuses on key infrastructure projects and aims to enhance internal trade and labour mobility by removing federal barriers while ensuring consultations with Indigenous peoples and provinces. Concerns have been raised by the Assembly of First Nations regarding potential impacts on treaty rights, emphasizing the need for thorough consultation before project advancements.
