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'We have to get that balance right': Liberal MPs express worries about major projects bill (National Post)


More progressive Liberal MPs expressed cautious concerns about their government’s decision to ram through the internal trade and major projects bill in a matter of days, with some of them saying it could lead to legal issues down the road.

Bill C-5 would give the federal government sweeping powers for five years to quickly approve natural resource and infrastructure projects once they are deemed to be in the national interest — sparking criticism from First Nations and environmental group.

Those concerns have been heard loud and clear and, in some cases, have resonated with some Liberal MPs ...

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