Building Canada: advancing national priorities and projects

In this article — “Building Canada: advancing national priorities and projects” — we discuss how the Building Canada Act is expected to provide greater project development certainty and efficiency. There are both benefits and risks associated with this process, which proponents will want to weigh when determining whether to seek to take advantage of the new framework.This article is authored by Maureen Killoran, KC, Osler’s National Co-Chair; Sander Duncanson, Calgary Managing Partner and Co-Chair, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental; Paula Olexiuk, a partner in the Energy and Commercial Group and Co-Chair, Construction; Brad Gilmour, a partner in the Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Group and Co-Chair, Environmental Disputes and Enforcement; Sean Sutherland, a partner in the Disputes Group; Maeve O’Neill Sanger, an associate in the Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Group; and Jamie Bell, who is an articling student.Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.