Activists protest Bill C-39 outside MP Sukh Dhaliwal's office

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Which outlets covered Activists protest Bill C-39 outside MP Sukh Dhaliwal's office?

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What is Bill C-39?

Bill C-39, also known as the Build Canada Strong Act, is legislation proposed by the Government of Canada. The government states it aims to streamline federal approval processes for major economic projects to one year and modernize the federal labour relations framework. Activists are concerned it could infringe on Indigenous rights, environmental law, and labour rights.

Why did activists protest outside MP Sukh Dhaliwal's office?

Activists rallied outside MP Sukh Dhaliwal's office on November 12 to protest Bill C-39. They are concerned the legislation will weaken environmental protections, infringe on Indigenous rights, and negatively impact labour rights. They urged him to reject the bill as a final vote neared.

What are the government's stated reasons for Bill C-39?

The Government of Canada states that Bill C-39 is intended to strengthen the Canadian economy. Its stated aims include modernizing the federal labour relations framework and streamlining the federal approval process for major economic projects, reducing the timeline from over five years to one year.