Carney government plans faster approvals for pipelines and resource projects

The Carney government is preparing changes that would make it easier and faster to approve and build major natural resource projects, including pipelines. According to federal sources, an announcement could come later this week and would likely include consultations before legislation is introduced. The proposed changes are expected to apply to a broad range of federally regulated projects, not just those on a specific list. Officials described the plan as consistent with the government’s pledge to create one review per project and a twoyear timeline for major approvals. The move comes while Ottawa continues negotiations with Alberta over a memorandum of understanding that includes plans related to a pipeline to the West Coast and carbon pricing. The talks remain unresolved, with both sides still working through the pace of future carbon price increases and the possible use of contracts for differences.