Parliament set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House of Commons rises until September.
A closure motion the government passed to limit debate says the House won't adjourn today until debate wraps up on Bill C-5 and it clears the chamber.
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Parliament is set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill
Prime Minister Mark Carney 's major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House of Commons rises until September. A closure motion the government passed to limit debate says the House won't adjourn today until debate wraps up on Bill C-5 and it clears the chamber. The Liberal government's controversial legislation, which would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed through committee in the early hours of Thursday with support from the Conservatives. Indigenous and environmental groups and some opposition MPs and senators have criticized the government for rushing a bill through Parliament that gives cabinet such sweeping powers. The legislation was amended Thursday to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act after weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders. As Canada continues to grapple with US tariffs, Carney on Thursday called C-5 called the "core" of Canada's domestic economic response. A Senate programming motion has the upper chamber wrapping up its examination of Bill C-5 by June 27. With files from Kyle Duggan and Alessia Passafiume
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Unifor asks feds to reject DHL's request for strike intervention
Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this week decrying a request from package company DHL to intervene in a strike. That request was made by DHL in a letter last week that was shared on the union's website. The letter said the change that takes effect on June 20 to federal labour law banning replacement workers during strikes threatens to 'severely undermine' DHL's operational capabilities. It said the cessation of its operations would lead to the loss of around 2,800 jobs and asks that the government intervene to allow DHL Express to continue operating while it negotiates with the union. The letter said the company saw 'similar interventions' during the ongoing strike at Canada Post and that it thinks such action is warranted in its case given that it provides 'essential logistics services to Canadians.' Story continues below advertisement 4:10 CUPW workers to vote on Canada Post's latest offer Unifor national president Lana Payne argued in the letter to Carney that DHL locked out its workers and forced members to respond with strike action. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy She said the company is asking for a 'free pass' to avoid having to comply with anti-scab legislation which sets a 'dangerous precedent.' She said the use of 'scabs' leads to longer disputes, contributes to higher conflict at picket lines, jeopardizes workplace safety and 'removes the employer incentive to negotiate and settle fair contracts.' With the two sides at an impasse, DHL Express Canada has said it will shut down operations across the country. DHL said it will halt parcel deliveries starting June 20, the day federal legislation banning replacement workers takes full effect. The upcoming shutdown adds to the labour turmoil in the parcel market, as Canada Post remains at loggerheads with 55,000 workers amid strained negotiations and an overtime ban imposed by the union last month. Story continues below advertisement Unifor represents over 2,000 DHL truck drivers, couriers and warehouse and call centre employees across Canada. — With files from Christopher Reynolds
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OPINION: Bill C-5 has potential for both promise and peril for First Nations
Centre Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo by Bryan Passifiume / Toronto Sun As the Chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN), my commitment to fostering economic opportunities that respect our community's rights, culture, and aspirations is a critical balance. Our Nation has made significant strides in clean energy and infrastructure investments, building sustainable revenue streams for the health of our FN, while ensuring that lands and species are protected for future generations, for all Canadians. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The introduction of Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, in the House of Commons is presented as a potential catalyst for economic growth through enhanced interprovincial trade, labour mobility, and streamlined project approvals. But will this growth be achieved with, or without, the partnership of First Nations? I see potential for both promise and peril in this legislation, particularly regarding First Nations' participation in investments to bolster the Canadian economy. In sectors like clean energy and infrastructure—where we are already making significant advances — Bill C-5 risks prioritizing non-Indigenous interests over FN's constitutional rights and consultative obligations. This oversight will sideline Indigenous peoples' rights for the sake of expedited resource extraction and economic development. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bill C-5 contains two primary components which aim to dismantle trade barriers and expedite nationally significant projects. For our First Nation, this legislation holds the potential to significantly enhance our clean energy and infrastructure initiatives allowing us to reach broader markets nationwide, thus attracting the capital necessary to scale our operations. Our construction enterprises could benefit from increased labour mobility, generating more income for our community and the surrounding area. Our strategic location in the Lake Ontario Energy Corridor, linking from Toronto to the Ottawa River, puts us in a prime position to partner on significant clean energy and infrastructure efforts, creating revenue opportunities through equity stakes and Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) or co-developed community benefit agreements. These prospects connect with our vision for economic reconciliation — an approach where First Nations actively participate as essential partners in the collective prosperity of Canada. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Our leadership reflects our commitment to innovation, having driven over $100 million in investments in Canadian clean energy projects over the past year. Bill C-5 has the potential to amplify these efforts, enabling us to shape a thriving, environmentally conscious economy for all Canadians. The Potential Peril of Bill C-5 – Risks of Incomplete Provisions Despite the mainstream optimism surrounding Bill C-5, the promise is far from assured. The bill currently lacks comprehensive commitments to uphold Indigenous rights which will prioritize non-Indigenous economic interests over the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples and the health and prosperity of Indigenous communities. The Building Canada Act aims to streamline project approvals deemed in the national interest. While this could enhance clean energy projects in which many communities are stakeholders, it risks undermining the Crown's constitutional duty to consult Indigenous communities. Genuine consultation measures are not merely a formality; they are foundational to reconciliation. If treaty and traditional territories of Indigenous peoples are deemed by Canada as open for business, it lacks honourability for Canada to proceed without Indigenous peoples being consulted and having a say over their position at the economic table. Moreover, it is Indigenous communities who carry a lens of responsibility to the environment in the development of clean energy solutions. This is not out of an obligation to meet a minimum standard, but out of a duty to what Indigenous peoples know as sacred. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act assumes equitable access to market opportunities for all communities. However, First Nations face systemic challenges like underfunded infrastructure and limited access to capital, which hinder a community's ability to engage interprovincial opportunities. The bill's silence on these pressing issues may exacerbate existing economic disparities, leaving Indigenous communities behind once again. Charting a Constructive Path Forward Bill C-5 has potential as an opportunity to serve as a transformative tool for both Canada and First Nations. But for this potential to be realized, it is crucial that the bill includes robust provisions to protect Indigenous rights, ensure meaningful consultation, and address the capacity challenges that First Nations face. The effectiveness of Bill C-5 hinges on whether we choose to build a Canadian economy that includes First Nations as equal partners or one that perpetuates historical imbalances. The choice of barreling ahead 'with' or 'without' First Nations partners will shape Canada's economic landscape for generations to come. Kelly LaRocca is the Chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, located near the town of Port Perry, Ont. Toronto & GTA MMA World News Sunshine Girls
