Fast-tracking major projects, Labour Code changes on Day 1 of Parliament's return
Power & Politics

Fast-tracking major projects, Labour Code changes on Day 1 of Parliament's return

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 21, 202656 min
  • Politics
  • About Canada

As the House of Commons returns for its fall sitting, the Liberal government tables major legislation, which would fast-track the review process for major projects and make changes to the Canada Labour Code. Power & Politics hears from government House leader Steven MacKinnon, and Conservative, Bloc and NDP leaders weigh in on their concerns about the new bill. The Power Panel breaks it all down.

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MPs are back on Parliament Hill after summer break and the Kearney government is getting straight to work. Tableing a bill it says is meant to fortify the economy. But it's already drawing criticism from labor groups.

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It's Monday, September 21st. I'm David Cochran. The Power and Politics Podcast starts now. We're live on Parliament Hill as the House of Commons returns for the false sitting.

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Here's a taste of how things played out today. The message of Conservatives is that we will fight to save you money. Mr. Speaker, this government will continue to work without fail to improve affordability for Canadians.

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