Overview

• Members of the House of Commons are set to vote June 13 on a super-motion that would expedite Bill C-5’s final debate and approval.
• Opposition parties including the NDP and Bloc Québécois are exploring procedural tactics to slow or block the motion.
• Bill C-5 would grant cabinet sweeping powers to approve major resource projects within a two-year cap and dismantle interprovincial trade barriers.
• The Liberal government argues that fast-tracking the bill is essential to protect jobs and investor confidence from President Trump’s tariffs.
• First Nations groups and environmental advocates contend the legislation shortchanges Indigenous consultation and environmental assessments, and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs has unanimously opposed it.