Power & Politics Carney recommends 7 new projects for fast-tracked approval
Nov 14, 2025
Tim Hodgson, the Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, discusses seven major initiatives aimed at boosting Canada's economy and energy self-sufficiency. He dives into project types and the role of the Major Projects Office. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP, offers a thoughtful critique of the federal budget, debating climate commitments and housing policies while dismissing notions of chaos in the Liberal caucus. Daniel Rogers, CSIS Director, raises alarms on national security threats like online radicalization and foreign interference, urging vigilance in an evolving digital landscape.
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MPO Speeds Projects By Parallel Permitting
- The Major Projects Office (MPO) aims to speed projects by running permitting in parallel rather than sequentially.
- Tim Hodgson says the MPO coordinates with provinces and companies to attract capital and finish projects faster.
Crawford Nickel Example And Timelines
- Hodgson cites Crawford Nickel as a near-ready project promising net-negative emissions via tailings sequestration.
- He also gives timelines: some referred mines aim to operate by 2026 and expansions by 2027.
MPO Referral Aims To Boost Indigenous-Led Projects
- The government invited projects with perceived high national benefit, including Indigenous-led proposals.
- Hodgson argues MPO referral can help First Nations participate and attract allied capital despite legal risks.