More power, faster decisions: Bill C-39 needs more transparency

As decision-making becomes more concentrated, simply publishing a final decision is not enough.
Bill C-39 was tabled by Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon on Sept. 21. Changes proposed in the bill would place immense pressure on the scientific capacity behind pipeline and nuclear assessments at a time when we are already seeing significant workforce reductions amongst public service scientists, writes Sarah Laframboise.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE
October 7, 2026

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