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PoliticsActivists protest Bill C-39 outside MP Sukh Dhaliwal's office
Activists rallied outside MP Sukh Dhaliwal's office to protest Bill C-39, citing concerns it could infringe on Indigenous rights, environmental law, and labour rights. The government states the bill aims to streamline project approvals.
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PoliticsMinisters defend Bill C-39 at House committee meeting
Four federal ministers defended Bill C-39, legislation designed to fast-track approvals for major projects, at a House of Commons committee meeting on October 19, 2026. The bill faces criticism from Indigenous, environment, and labour groups.
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Business & EconomyBill C-39 passes first House of Commons vote with Conservative support
Bill C-39, a 243-page piece of legislation central to the Carney government's economic agenda, has passed its first vote in the House of Commons. Conservatives joined the majority Liberals in supporting the bill's move to a special committee for further study.
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PoliticsBill C-39 seeks to give Canada labour minister explicit authority under Section 107
Bill C-39 proposes amending Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to grant the labour minister explicit authority. Labour experts say the Liberal government is testing the limits of its power to intervene in collective bargaining, and the bill will test Ottawa's ability to quash strikes.
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