Saskatchewan premier supports sovereign wealth fund, calls for reduced environmental policies
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is calling Ottawa's new sovereign wealth fund a good initiative. But Moe says if Prime Minister Mark Carney really wants to unlock investments in major projects, the government should walk back environmental policies Moe says are getting in the way.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/cp-moe-sovereign-wealth-fund-9.7179241?cmp=rss
Amnesty International concerned Canada is 'rolling back' support for Indigenous rights
Amnesty International is concerned Canada is backsliding on Indigenous rights under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The organization warns in its annual global human rights report that new laws passed last year to fast-track major projects have threatened Indigenous peoples' right to self-determination.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/amnesty-report-human-rights-9.7170749?cmp=rss
N.B. Premier Susan Holt to meet with Mark Carney and his ministers this week
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will be in Ottawa today to discuss the economy, defence and major projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11808675/new-brunswick-susan-holt-meet-mark-carney/
N.B. Premier Susan Holt to meet with Mark Carney and his ministers this week
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will be in Ottawa today to discuss the economy, defence and major projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers.
#Politics #SusanHolt
https://globalnews.ca/news/11808675/new-brunswick-susan-holt-meet-mark-carney/
Report to police HQ inquiry recommends urgent changes to the way Winnipeg manages major projects
A report commissioned by the Winnipeg police headquarters inquiry recommends three urgent changes to the way the city manages projects with budgets in the range of $100 million to $500 million.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/police-hq-inquiry-kpmg-report-major-projects-9.7164925?cmp=rss
Alberta eyes accelerated review system for major projects over $250 million
The accelerated review system would have some cabinet members be the first to set eyes on potential projects, with the goal of helping private industry to improve its applications.
#Politics #AlbertaLegislature #AlbertaMajorProjects #majorprojects
https://globalnews.ca/news/11801246/alberta-expedited-120-day-approvals-act/
Mark Carney signs deal with Nova Scotia to simplify some environmental reviews
Ottawa has signed a deal with Nova Scotia to simplify federal and provincial environmental approvals on major infrastructure and resource projects.
#Politics #majorprojects #MarkCarney
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748782/mark-carney-nova-scotia-environmental-approvals/
Mark Carney signs deal with Nova Scotia to simplify some environmental reviews
Ottawa has signed a deal with Nova Scotia to simplify federal and provincial environmental approvals on major infrastructure and resource projects.
#Politics #majorprojects #MarkCarney
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748782/mark-carney-nova-scotia-environmental-approvals/
Alberta promises faster approvals for major projects
Alberta's UCP government says it is bringing forward legislation to streamline major project approvals. If passed, the province says it would set a 120-day approval timeline.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11742782/alberta-approvals-major-projects/