Source: Phil Heidenreich, Global News, August 28, 2019
Bill C-69, which deals with assessing industrial projects for their effects on public health, the environment and the economy, was passed by Canadian senators in June.
The federal government’s contentious bill to set up a new authority to assess industrial projects like pipelines, mines and inter-provincial highways, was proclaimed into law on Wednesday and Alberta’s UCP government responded swiftly.
“Under the constitution, Alberta has clear and sole jurisdiction over the development of our natural resources,” read a joint statement issued by Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage and Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer.
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