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Federal Acceleration Of Infrastructure Approvals
The federal government has introduced ambitious proposals to streamline infrastructure project approvals, building on last year's Building Canada Act. These reforms aim to reduce federal decision timelines to one year and consolidate Indigenous consultations through a new Crown Consultation Hub. The proposals include creating Federal Economic Zones that would exempt certain projects from individual impact assessments and granting Cabinet new authorities to expedite major infrastructure development.
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
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Federal Government Launches Consultation On Accelerated Major Project Approvals And “One Canadian Economy” Reforms
The Canadian federal government has launched a 30-day consultation on sweeping reforms to accelerate major project approvals, proposing a centralized one-year timeline and "one project, one review" approach. These legislative and regulatory changes aim to streamline infrastructure development while raising critical questions about Indigenous consultation, environmental oversight, and the balance between expedited approvals and meaningful public engagement.
Canada Energy
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Federal Acceleration Of Infrastructure Approvals
The federal government has introduced ambitious proposals to streamline infrastructure project approvals, building on last year's Building Canada Act. These reforms aim to reduce federal decision timelines to one year and consolidate Indigenous consultations through a new Crown Consultation Hub. The proposals include creating Federal Economic Zones that would exempt certain projects from individual impact assessments and granting Cabinet new authorities to expedite major infrastructure development.
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
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Eco-Friendly Estate Planning: Leaving A More Sustainable Legacy
Sustainable living does not have to end with your lifetime. In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, more and more individuals are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and leave things “greener” for future generations. Eco-friendly estate planning can integrate those values into practical decisions that reduce your environmental impact while caring for loved ones after your death.
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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP
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Rigour Meets Pragmatism: Québec’s Initiative To Modernize Its Hazardous Materials Framework
Québec's government has introduced a comprehensive draft regulation to modernize its hazardous materials management framework, marking the first major overhaul since the late 1990s. The reform introduces five key focus areas including enhanced traceability systems, new disposal charges, clearer rules for accidental releases, refined regulatory standards, and more stringent requirements for disposal sites. These changes aim to strengthen accountability across the hazardous materials management chain whi
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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