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OTTAWA \u2014 The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney\u2019s controversial major projects bill \u2014 legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes will bolster the economy.<\/p>\n
The bill, which moved swiftly through the House of Commons, is subject to a programming motion in the Senate \u2014 meaning it has to be voted on by tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Bill C-5 has faced heavy opposition over the speed of its passage through Parliament and the sweeping new powers it would give the government.<\/p>\n
Carney has said the bill is needed to fast-track \u201cnation-building projects\u201d in the face of an economic crisis triggered by the trade war with the United States.<\/p>\n
The government has defended its decision to ram the bill through, pointing to its federal election win as evidence that Canadians support its agenda.<\/p>\n
But critics calling for a deeper review of the bill have argued there\u2019s no need to rush it through because proposed fast-track projects won\u2019t start work before Parliament returns from its summer break.<\/p>\n
\u00a92025 The Canadian Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n