The One Canadian Economy Act: a new governance framework

Governance is about relationships as much as it is about rules and structures. The legislation is only the framework. So far, there has been much unity around the first ministers’ table. But time will tell how durable this solidarity is and whether it can have a positive effect on Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples.

Justice Minister Sean Fraser said back in June that the duty to consult does not give Indigenous leaders a 'blanket veto' on proposed projects. He walked the comment back the next day, acknowledging that his words could undermine trust, but that doesn’t mean that he didn’t mean what he said when he said it, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LORI TURNBULL

July 28, 2025

The One Canadian Economy Act, or Bill C-5, is no ordinary piece of legislation. At a time of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, it is a critical component of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan for Canada with respect to economic growth and prosperity, energy security, a...

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