Contentious major projects bill falls under microscope as Liberals rush it through / City News / Toronto
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The federal government is fast‐tracking major infrastructure projects under the contentious Bill C-5, which permits the executive branch to bypass certain legal safeguards. Critics argue this rushed approach overlooks environmental concerns, while supporters claim it is essential for national development, fueling a heated parliamentary debate.
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