Carney says he has a clear mandate to push major economic changes
Mark Carney's economic reforms aim to speed project approvals and protect jobs See how Bill C-39 could reshape federal reviews, labour rules, and strikes
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has a clear mandate from voters to move ahead with major economic changes, including faster project approvals and changes to the federal Labour Code.
The comments came after Ottawa introduced Bill C39, a 246page bill that would set a oneyear limit for federal reviews of major projects and clarify when the labour minister can intervene to end a work stoppage in the national interest.
Carney said the goal is to reduce delays, speed up development and support jobs as Canada faces economic pressure from the United States. Labour leaders and opposition figures have criticized the proposal, saying it could weaken the right to strike and expand federal overreach, while some business groups welcomed the effort to streamline approvals and reduce uncertainty.