The law, formerly known in Parliament as Bill C-69, was given royal assent in 2019 and laid out federal oversight powers when it comes to the environmental impact of energy and infrastructure projects.
The only portion of the law that was not affected by the judgment involves projects on federal land, which include federal funding or happen on international territory. “At the top level, we are thrilled with this decision and what it means for Canadian workers, their families, and, frankly, everyone who stands to benefit from Canada's responsibly produced natural resources,” Mike Martens, president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Alberta, told BNNBloomberg.ca in a phone interview.Martens said the law effectively doubled the amount of red tape a new project would need to surpass before getting approval, causing lengthy delays.