Liberals Table Bill to Eliminate Trade Barriers, Speed Up Project Approvals

Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to an opposition question following his response to the throne speech in the House of Commons, May 29, 2025, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

The Liberal government has introduced legislation aiming to bring down trade barriers within Canada and expedite the process for identifying and approving nation-building projects.

The One Canadian Economy Act (Bill C-5) would allow Canada to meet “this hinge moment with the urgency and determination it requires,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a June 6 press conference.