# Ottawa moves to expand powers to push through major projects

https://mins.news/en/video/71420

- CBC News, 2026-09-23 22:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3M1hFpyxBw

> A change tucked into the Liberal government’s new omnibus bill would expand Ottawa’s authority to exempt major projects from some environmental protections. Parliamentary Secretary Corey Hogan says the measure provides greater certainty for those considering investment in Canada.

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