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OTTAWA \u2014 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to create what he calls \u201cshovel ready zones\u201d that would have pre-approved permits for major projects resources or energy projects.<\/p>\n
In a media statement, Poilievre says that the goal is to permits in place for a mine, liquefied natural gas plant, pipeline or other major project.<\/p>\n
The Conservative plans says they would make sure the pre-permitted area is \u201csafe for Canada and the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Companies would then be able to buy pre-approved land for a project and receive a permit and then complete a \u201cchecklist\u201d on how they intend to protect \u201cnature and people.\u201d<\/p>\n
This is the second day in a row Poilievre has made a pre-campaign pitch focused on speeding up approvals for major projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Sudbury on Wednesday, he set a deadline to green-light federal Ring of Fire permits within six months \u2014 a move that received pushback from some First Nations over concern about ignoring the legal duty to consultation.<\/p>\n
\u00a92025 The Canadian Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n