Liberals latest ‘nation-building’ projects were already approved
Prime Minister Mark Carney's latest 'big announcement' simply fast-tracked five projects that had already met regulatory milestones.
Prime Minister Carney's latest "nation-building" projects announcement was just smoke in mirrors. Instead of being something new and innovative, his cabinet fast-tracked previously announced ventures, including a five-month-old nuclear research program, according to Blacklock’s.
On Thursday, Carney confirmed all five projects were approved and "substantially advanced." These include British Columbia's Red Chris and Saskatchewan's McIlvenna Bay copper mines, an expanded LNG Canada plant in Kitimat, B.C., expanded Port of Montréal, and a prototype Darlington Nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) in Bowmanville, Ontario.
These five projects were fast-tracked under Bill C-5, An Act to Enact The Free Trade and Labour Mobility Act, passed June 26. This bill allows cabinet to accelerate approval for industrial projects deemed "in the national interest."
.@MarkJCarney unveils first "nation-building" projects comprised of deals already announced incl. a modular reactor licensed 5 months ago: 'They are substantially advanced.' https://t.co/IfSLAgWXyz #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/5Ny6n4IvIE
— Blacklock's Reporter (@mindingottawa) September 12, 2025
However, cabinet’s Backgrounder document stated that none of the five projects were new. It noted that the initial projects had already met regulatory milestones after engaging extensively with First Nations, provincial governments, local authorities, proponents, and stakeholders.
“The first five projects you’ve identified have already begun and are quite advanced, so what does green-lighting them change?” asked a reporter. “In some cases, they are at the last stage of regulatory approvals,” replied Carney.
He promised "many, many more projects" are pending.
Mark Carney speaks on his master plan to have investments in the "decarbonization" of Canada happen throughout all sectors with the help of taxpayer dollars.
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) September 7, 2025
PM: "climate competitiveness, as part of our global industrial competitiveness strategy," pic.twitter.com/Sy04hRxubB
Despite government promises of Canada as an energy superpower and Carney's assurance of a "highly, highly likely" pipeline, Radio-Canada confirmed Wednesday that no pipeline project is currently under consideration.
Premier Danielle Smith has frequently said her priority lies in a new oil pipeline from the oil sands to northern British Columbia, calling it "most credible and economic" when combined with carbon capture.
Prime Minister Carney confirmed he would "decarbonize" Canadian infrastructure earlier this month. “Everywhere from the resource sector through to manufacturing … we can grow … sustainable jobs … and … there's a series of measures that we're taking and will take.”
Danielle Smith explains why Alberta's oil and gas sector is critical to Canada's economy and how the Liberals have put national unity at risk by crushing pipeline projects. pic.twitter.com/ma7xlQyGI9
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) June 2, 2025
Smith informed Bloomberg on June 24 that she anticipated a new pipeline proposal within weeks. Despite its exclusion, she praised her "exceptionally productive" September 10 meeting with Prime Minister Carney, stating on X, "I am more optimistic than ever that the concerns of Albertans are FINALLY BEING HEARD.”
The premier appealed for patience and faith from her base, hoping to achieve a "strong, sovereign and empowered Alberta within a united Canada."
To gain investor confidence for new pipelines, she argues the federal government must lift the production cap, amend the Impact Assessment Act, and end the northern B.C. tanker ban.
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Fran g commented 2025-09-19 13:11:52 -0400I believe there was close to a million at the London rally. It was the largest political rally ever in Britain. -
Lillian Kelly commented 2025-09-14 23:59:59 -0400How many people wer at the London rally?
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Lillian Kelly commented 2025-09-14 23:58:26 -0400I am glad to see the protest in Toronto. We need alot more of that. We need even more to actively get involved in local provincial, and federal goverment, and to organize with others who can see what is going on, and want to take action to stop the destruction of our country, Canada. The same thing is going on in the UK, and in the other countries in Europe, etc We need to stand up for Canada, and to stand up against elitist, globalists like Carney who lust for power and money, and care not at all for us or for Canada.
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-09-12 23:11:54 -0400It’s all part of the dog and pony show. The decision’s already been made, but, to please the Great Unwashed, a song-and-dance routine is presented to give the impression that a decision will be made based on presentation, debate, and careful and thoughtful consideration.
Remember the Berger Inquiry about the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline? Several years were wasted and countless dollars spend going through that charade because PET didn’t want to publicly admit that he had already made up his mind. -
Bruce Atchison commented 2025-09-12 21:34:52 -0400Talk about busy work, Marx Carnage is fooling low-information citizens with his blarney. And why should we taxpayers pay for projects which the free market would build were it not for walls of regulations?
