ARTICLE · 01 OCTOBER 2026
Accelerating Federal Major Projects: Bill C-39’s Proposed Changes To Project Approvals
On September 21, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, in the House of Commons. Bill C-39 aims to build on recent federal initiatives, including the One Canadian Economy Act (Bill C-5) and the Major Projects Office, and open new markets, strengthen supply chains, accelerate the development of major projects and unlock natural resources in Canada.
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On September 21, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, in the House of Commons. Bill C-39 aims to build on recent federal initiatives, including the One Canadian Economy Act (Bill C-5) and the Major Projects Office, and open new markets, strengthen supply chains, accelerate the development of major projects and unlock natural resources in Canada. Bill C-39 builds on a number of federal and provincial initiatives across the country to streamline major projects. See our previous commentary in our bulletin, Fast Tracking Major Projects: Federal and Provincial Developments.
Key Takeaways
- Bill C-39 is intended to provide greater certainty for project planning and development by establishing a one-year timeframe for certain federal reviews and decisions once a proponent has submitted all required project information.
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