AFN criticizes federal plan to impose one-year approval timelines on major projects

AFN criticizes federal plan to impose one-year approval timelines on major projects

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The federal government, through Bill C-39, proposes to streamline infrastructure project approvals by enforcing a single review process with decisions made within one year. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has expressed criticism of this approach, highlighting concerns about the imposed timelines. This development marks a significant shift in how major projects are reviewed and approved in Canada.

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