Liberal transport amendments head back to the Senate
The House of Commons inched one step closer to a possible procedural showdown with the Senate Thursday after MPs rejected several amendments to the Trudeau government’s proposed overhaul of this country’s transportation system.
Further delays for transportation bill, say Tories
The Liberal government’s decision to reject a number of Senate amendments to a key piece of transportation legislation will cause further delays, Conservative MPs said Tuesday – as Western Canadian shippers continue to grapple with an ongoing transportation backlog.
Mining Group Sounds Alarm in Canadian Railway Legislation Fight
A proposed law raising foreign ownership limits in airlines and Canada’s biggest railway carrier is headed back to the Senate, the latest step in a tug-of-war that has the mining sector speaking out.
Canadian energy industry slams Liberals’ environmental assessment rules
The Liberal government’s Impact Assessment Act is getting harsh reviews from resource-industry executives, including a warning that the legislation would make it virtually impossible to build oil and gas pipelines in Canada.
Federal budget raises questions about Canada keeping its competitive edge
Canada’s competitiveness in the world was a familiar refrain coming from industry and business groups commenting on the Feb. 28 federal budget.
Industry cautious as Ottawa unveils new environmental rules to resolve project gridlock
The federal government is designating a single agency to oversee what is expected to be a more stringent and far-reaching review process, amid concerns Canada is burdening the industry with new and untested layers of regulations.
Liberal government to announce new ‘responsible enterprise’ watchdog
The Liberal government is increasing pressure on Canadian companies to respect human rights abroad with the launch of a new ombudsperson focused on corporate social responsibility.
Letter to Minister Freeland re: Ombudsperson
A letter to The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, regarding the creation of an ombudsperson for Canadian businesses operating overseas.
Global Affairs Canada Consultation on the International Assistance Policy
MAC’s submission to Global Affairs Canada’s consultation on the International Assistance Policy, July 2016.
Mining industry welcomes enactment of transparency legislation
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act comes into force The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and its members expressed their support for the coming into force of the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act. Today’s announcement fulfills Prime Minister Harper’s commitment from June 2013 to enact such transparency legislation within two years. “This legislation places Canada at the forefront of […]
