Alberta business groups praise Supreme Court ruling against federal environmental impact law

The legislation, formerly known as Bill C-69, was reviled in the oil-and-gas producing province, where industry leaders saw it as a roadblock to infrastructure development.

Enacted in 2019, the law lays out the process for assessing the environmental impacts of major projects.The Business Council of Alberta says the decision is highly positive and will improve the predictability of major project development in this country. The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association says it is thrilled by the ruling, calling it an “unequivocal victory for Canada’s economy and workers.”Supreme Court of Canada limits rule for barring migrants on security grounds

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