Ecojustice: Even Stephen Harper ‘Did Not Put Extinction on the Table’

David Anderson, former Liberal cabinet minister for Jean Chrétien: Mark Carney’s proposal to allow major projects that threaten species at risk is ‘morally wrong’

https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/05/20/Even-Harper-Did-Not-Put-Extinction-Table/

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Mark Carney's proposal removes impact assessments on interprovincial pipelines, allows construction to begin before impact decisions are made, makes it easier to destroy fish habitats, and exempts select projects from the Species at Risk Act.

Public comments are open until June 7:

https://www.canada.ca/en/one-canadian-economy/services/simplifying-canada-process/engagement-supporting-timely-decision-making.html

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