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Carney’s major projects, internal trade bill becomes law – National

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill has become law after receiving royal assent Thursday. Bill C-5, which also reduces federal barriers to internal trade, was passed by the Senate earlier Thursday without any amendments after a speedy review. Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagne announced Gov. Gen. Mary […]

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Senator Patrick Brazeau recovering from ‘dizzy spell’ that caused collapse – National

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By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2025 2:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Senate spokesman says Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a “dizzy spell” made him “briefly lose consciousness” Wednesday during debate in the Senate on the government’s major projects bill. The 50-year-old

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Senate on strict schedule to deal with Carney’s major projects bill – National

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By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted June 25, 2025 7:34 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial major projects bill could be in for a speedy trip through the Senate this week. Bill C-5 will be introduced at first reading in the upper chamber

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Major projects bill amended to remove cabinet power to sidestep Indian Act – National

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The federal government’s major projects legislation was amended by opposition parties on Wednesday to withdraw the power the bill gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act, following weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders. But Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Nepinak Woodhouse said Thursday the “limited changes” made to the bill don’t go

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