C-69 still ‘a mess’ after more than 100 amendments, say stakeholders, critics

The environmental impact assessment bill has been strengthened after committee study, with more transparent decision-making, says PS Wilkinson.

Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson, parliamentary secretary to the environment minister, says the total consultation period for C-69 was ‘extensive.’ The Hill Times file photograph

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BY NEIL MOSS

June 13, 2018

After an abbreviated committee study, 130 amendments and time allocation, the Liberals’ Impact Assessment Bill was “improved somewhat,” say stakeholders, but is still a “mess” that was pushed through the House too quickly, according to observers and critics. Bill C-69, which would change ...

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