Quebec Premier Promises New Legislation Inspired by Federal Major Projects Bill

Quebec Premier François Legault speaks during a cabinet shuffle at the legislature in Quebec City, on Sept. 10, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec Premier François Legault says his government will table new legislation to speed up environmental approvals for major projects.

He says the bill will be equivalent to the federal government’s major projects bill, known as C-5.