Canadians Back Fast-Tracked Projects: POLL

The fast track on projects deemed in the national interest is well on the way to being paved.

But while Canadians broadly support the concept of accelerating the timelines of major national infrastructure projects, concern remains over what steps are being skipped to get there.

—

This is a poll from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute:

—

New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds three-quarters (74%) of Canadians say they support “fast-tracking” major projects. But half (49%) are opposed to bypassing environmental reviews to speed things up, and three-in-10 (30%) do not want provincial oversight tossed to the wayside either.

The latter is more of a concern in Quebec, where two-in-five (42%) reject provincial laws and regulations being overridden.

Bill C-5 has proven controversial among some First Nations. While it guarantees consultation on projects throughout their timeline, it does not offer a veto to Indigenous groups, many of whom worry their constitutional rights will be ignored in the rush to build.

A majority of Canadians (59%) support where the bill landed, with consultation but no override for First Nations.

In what has been a change of pace for the federal Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bill C-5 passed in the House of Commons thanks to the support of the Conservatives, who often stood in opposition to legislation proposed by Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau. In fact, recent Liberal and Conservative voters find themselves broadly agreeing on different elements of the bill – except when it comes to bypassing ecological assessments. On that matter, Liberals are more likely to be opposed (60%), while Conservatives are more likely to be in favour (59%).

Link to the poll here: www.angusreid.org/

For You:

Carney’s Quiet PS Revolution

Trade Job 1 For Canadians: POLL

Don’t Privatize Canada Post: POLL

Bookmark The Bulldog, click here