Ottawa’s flagship bill on ‘Building Canada Strong’ aims for labour reforms, faster project reviews
Transport Minister and Government House leader Steven MacKinnon said ‘Canada’s success depends on growing our economy and getting Canadian products to global markets efficiently and affordably.’
Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 8:27 PM
The Carney government says its proposed “Building Canada Strong” legislation and supporting Cabinet directive will ensure that federal reviews and decisions on major project proposals are completed within one year of a “comprehensive” submission by the project’s proponents. The 243-page Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39) was introduced in the House of Commons Sept. 21 by Transport Minister and Government House leader Steven MacKinnon. ... [read more]
Business groups welcome Bill C-39 plans to speed projects, strengthen trade corridors
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 4:56 PM
The Business Council of Canada (BCC) has welcomed the federal government’s introduction of the Building Canada Strong Act, which proposes measures aimed at ensuring federal reviews and decisions on major-project proposals are completed within one year of proponents submitting comprehensive applications. ... [read more]
P.E.I. to dismantle IRAC, replace it with ‘specialized bodies’
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 4:53 PM
Prince Edward Island will move to dismantle a 35-year-old quasi-judicial tribunal and replace it with two new decision-making bodies that will continue to deal with various appeals and disputes. ... [read more]
Unions say changes to s. 107 of Canada Labour Code an attack on the right to strike
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 3:38 PM
Unions are opposing proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code in the federal government’s Building Canada Strong Act, arguing that they amount to a direct attack on the right to strike. ... [read more]
Atlantic courts see rise in AI filings, cite accuracy and deepfake concerns
Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 5:15 PM
Judges in Atlantic Canada are confronting a rapid rise in the use of artificial intelligence in court proceedings, warning that unverified AI-generated materials, deepfakes and increasing volumes of submissions could threaten accuracy, privacy and the efficient administration of justice. ... [read more]