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Canada’s Liberal government is poised to pass controversial legislation on Friday that aims to kick-start “nation building” infrastructure projects but has received widespread pushback from Indigenous communities over fears it tramples on their constitutional rights.

On its final day of sitting before breaking for summer, parliament is expected to vote on Bill C-5. The legislation promised by Mark Carney, the prime minister, during the federal election, is meant to strengthen Canada’s economy amid a trade war launched by Donald Trump.

The bill removes interprovincial trade barriers and aims to prioritize infrastructure projects, such as energy pipelines and mines deemed to be in the national interest.

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[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Could we maybe focus on infrastructure that makes people's lives better, like robust public transportation and cycling infrastructure? Is it crazy that maybe we could focus on reducing our oil dependency before building more pipelines?

[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Exactly. Just like they promised ten years ago, and then never delivered. Now we're moving in the opposite direction.

Fuck the Liberals. We gave them a win, and the first thing they do is fuck us over. Again.

[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

After Trudeau self-sabotaged electoral reform, I decided to never vote for them again until they fulfill that promise. Lying is the norm for the Liberals, so fuck em.