Concerns Raised Over BC NDP's Bill 15 Fast-Tracking Resource Projects
governance · 2025 · British Columbia
Criticism has been expressed regarding BC NDP's Bill 15, the Infrastructure Projects Act, which grants the premier sweeping powers to fast-track major projects of 'provincial significance,' including mining projects, potentially overriding municipal concerns and environmental assessments.
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- “Bill 15, the Infrastructure Projects Act, would allow Eby sweeping powers to designate projects of “provincial significance,” customize environmental assessments, turbo charge permits and override municipal concerns.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 15th, 2025 (May 15th, 2025)
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