# Speed over species? Experts weigh in on Ottawa’s new major projects bill

https://mins.news/en/item/76719

- CBC News, 2026-09-28 08:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/building-canada-strong-c39-expert-environmental-concerns-9.7357425?cmp=rss

> The federal government says Bill C-39 is intended to ensure project decisions are made within a year. The bill contains more than 300 clauses amending over a dozen federal laws, including legislation protecting species at risk, water quality and fisheries.

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