Why oilpatch suits are trying to boot Bill C-69

Conservative Senators plan to rag the puck on passing this bill, which would reform the process for assessing the impacts of proposed resource projects.

Suits and Boots is a campaign against Bill C-69 led by Edmonton-based investment firm president and former Conservative leadership contender Rick Peterson. The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY STEPHEN HAZELL

October 24, 2018

“Suits and Boots” is a last-minute industry campaign to derail Bill C-69, environmental legislation passed by the House of Commons in June. Bill C-69 would reform the process for assessing the impacts of proposed resource projects, and modernize the discredited National Energy Board. Conservati...

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