Last week, we outlined the process for a project to be designated under Canada’s new framework. This week, we answer the question: What are the assessment requirements for a proponent seeking to advance a project of national interest? As project...
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How Are Projects Designated Under the Building Canada Act?
Last week we outlined the new legislation that has been enacted with respect to major projects. But, as you know, not every major project will qualify under the Building Canada Act (BCA). So, who decides which projects are in the national interest,...
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Read MoreThe Building Canada Act- What Indigenous Nations Need to Know
There is a new framework for moving federally regulated major projects from review to approval more quickly: The government introduced the Building Canada Act (BCA) as part of Bill C-5 and passed it into law on June 26, 2025. The BCA is intended to...
Read MoreInformation Series: Understanding the Building Canada Act
The Building Canada Act (BCA) is changing how the federal government approaches the review and approval of major projects in Canada.But what does that mean in practice, and what could it mean for Indigenous Nations?
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Read MoreUpdate: Canada Proposes Sweeping Changes to Federal Impact Assessment—Again.
At SVS, we have been watching the pendulum swing on federal impact assessment law and policy for the last 14 years—ever since our company was founded. From the Harper Conservatives’ curtailing of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act in 2012, to...
Read MoreWith major project development underway across Canada — and regulatory processes being shortened — now is the time to make sure that, if you are working with consultants, you know they have your Nation's best interests at heart. There is no...
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