Mining & Critical Minerals Strategy

Mark Carney announced the federal government will fast-track select nation-building projects — including an LNG expansion in B.C., port upgrades and a copper mine — arguing proponents have done consultations and met standards but need a federal "extra nudge" to finish them.

Poilievre criticizes the government for failing to deliver permits for nation-building projects including energy infrastructure, saying the prime minister merely set up an office and presented pre-approved projects instead of actually approving or advancing new permits and construction.

Tim Hodgson supports fast-tracking and executing major nation-building energy projects (including LNG), urging the Major Projects Office to help proponents finish projects — saying they are in the 'red zone' and must 'punch the ball into the end zone' to build for Canada.