Canada Streamlines Energy Project Reviews | Vancouver News

The feds are speeding up approvals for big energy projects — pipelines, transmission lines, offshore wind — by handing environmental reviews over to the Canada Energy Regulator instead of the Impact Assessment Agency. Some oilsands and fossil fuel projects are also being shifted off the federal review table, with Quebec now able to approve certain projects independently. Industry says this avoids duplication and speeds things up, while environmental groups warn safeguards are being weakened with little warning. It’s a fast-moving shift that pits efficiency against protection — and the debate is heating up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8a289dfbfc662b3