BC fast-track bill faces decisive vote

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 8:20 pm

In British Columbia, lawmakers are preparing to cast decisive votes on a contentious fast‐track bill under the Infrastructure Projects Act. The debate centers on expediting major infrastructure projects by bypassing traditional permit processes, prompting both hopes for efficiency and concerns about oversight and regulatory safety.

theglobeandmail.com / B.C. bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan casts deciding vote

The passage of Bill 15 comes after it faced weeks of criticism from Indigenous groups, municipal officials, environmentalists and some business leaders

globalnews.ca / BC NDP’s contentious fast-track legislation headed for critical vote

The Infrastructure Projects Act, would allow the province to speed up major projects deemed of provincial importance by overriding certain permit and regulatory requirements.

thestar.com / B.C.'s fast-tracking bill heads for final vote, facing criticism to the end

VICTORIA - Controversial legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects in British Columbia goes to a final vote in the legislature on Wednesday night, after attracting condemnation from First Nations leaders and environment and business groups.

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