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]
Federal Court lets challenge to Ottawa climate plan proceed
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 12:31 PM
A Canadian court will once again be at the centre of a lawsuit challenging alleged governmental inaction on climate change, with a judge turning back attempts by Ottawa to quash a lawsuit challenging its record on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). ... [read more]
Privacy commissioner investigates data breach involving stolen government ID
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne has opened an investigation into a data breach at IDScan.net, after reports that an unauthorized third party accessed the company database and stole personal information, including digital scans of driver’s licences and other types of identification. ... [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]