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NDP, labour, Indigenous leaders push back against Carney's economic bill

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Lord, C., & Baxter, D. (2026, October 8). NDP, labour, Indigenous leaders push back against Carney's economic bill. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/video-ndp-labour-indigenous-leaders-push-back-against-carneys-economic-bill/

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Avi Lewis, leader of the NDP, criticizes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposed Bill C-39, arguing that Canadians did not support a major overhaul of Canada's project review process during recent elections. Labour and Indigenous leaders also oppose the bill, which they view as undermining environmental protections and community rights.
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NDP Leader Avi Lewis criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposed legislation, Bill C-39, saying it represents a significant overhaul of Canada's project review processes that Canadians did not vote for. The bill aims to revise how major projects are assessed in the country, which has drawn opposition from labour unions and Indigenous leaders who view the changes as undermining environmental protections and consultation rights. Lewis argues that such drastic reforms were not part of the political agenda during recent elections, suggesting a disconnect between the government's legislative priorities and public expectations.

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The Canadian Press NDP Leader Avi Lewis says Canadians did not vote for the 'wholesale rewriting' of Canada's project review process being pushed in Prime Minister Mark Carney's Bill C-39.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-08
2026-10-08 · The Globe and Mail
NDP, labour, Indigenous leaders push back against Carney's economic bill · assertive framing

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The Canadian Press NDP Leader Avi Lewis says Canadians did not vote for the 'wholesale rewriting' of Canada's project review process being pushed in Prime Minister Mark Carney's Bill C-39. asserted
Canadians → say → C-39
The Canadian Press NDP Leader Avi Lewis says Canadians did not vote for the 'wholesale rewriting' of Canada's project review process being pushed in Prime Minister Mark Carney's Bill C-39. asserted
Canadians → say → C-39
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