Liberal Government Tables Bill to Streamline Project Reviews, Change Labour Code
The federal government has introduced legislation aimed at speeding up project approvals while making significant changes to collective bargaining and work-stoppage rules in federally regulated industries. The government introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, on Sept. 21, saying it would streamline federal approvals, strengthen transportation and trade infrastructure, and create new tools for resolving labour disputes.
TL;DR
- Federal government introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act.
- The bill aims to speed up project approvals.
- It also introduces significant changes to collective bargaining and work-stoppage rules.
- These changes apply to federally regulated industries.
- The government is expanding the Major Projects Office approach to all project sizes.
- The legislation seeks to strengthen transportation and trade infrastructure.
- New tools for resolving labour disputes are also part of the bill.