Don’t poison the regulatory well

When it comes to how big projects are approved, it’s crucial not to overcorrect from past mistakes. Unfortunately, we may already be heading down this path.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, surrounded by several cabinet ministers last November in Ottawa, announces that they're rejecting the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline but approving two others carrying oil products.
CALGARY—It’s the dose that makes the poison. You can’t live without water, but drink too much and you’ll get water poisoning. It’s the same with the regulatory decision-making process, where efficiency and inclusiveness must be balanced. Both are vital, but too much of either at the expen...

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