Canada to expedite nation-building projects to counter Trump (www.bbc.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 03 Jun 15:49
https://lemmy.world/post/30712012

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will start pushing legislation that would fast-track ambitious national projects to boost Canada’s economy, now faced with Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Carney outlined his plan on Monday after a meeting - described as “very productive” - with the leaders of Canada’s provinces and territories.

“This has been the best meeting we’ve had in 10 years,” Ontario premier Doug Ford told reporters.

Carney said his plan is to narrow down a list of so-called “nation building” projects - like pipelines, nuclear reactors and trade corridors - and create a framework in which the projects would be approved in under two years’ time.

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Stamau123@lemmy.world on 03 Jun 16:04 next collapse

Well at least Ford won’t somehow fuck this up

DMCMNFIBFFF@lemmy.world on 03 Jun 16:09 next collapse

6 words: Finch, Eglinton, Science Centre, 401 tunnel

Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca on 03 Jun 16:12 next collapse

LOL keep dreaming.

DMCMNFIBFFF@lemmy.world on 03 Jun 16:35 collapse

Canadian Science Centre

gonzo-rand19@moist.catsweat.com on 03 Jun 16:35 collapse

Don't worry, he'll find a way.

gonzo-rand19@moist.catsweat.com on 03 Jun 16:41 next collapse

First Nations leaders also have expressed concern about Carney's plan, saying they fear it will side-step their land and water rights, and have asked for more clarity on how they will be involved.

I'm extremely worried about this plan with regards to indigenous sovereignty. I'm all for a better economy, but Canada has a responsibility to meaningfully consult with indigenous communities that it normally shirks and I'm not convinced it won't do so here due to the nature of the project ("nation building").

TwinTitans@lemmy.world on 03 Jun 23:06 collapse

Good. This is LONG overdue.