An editorial highlights a rare moment of cooperation in the Canadian Parliament with the swift passage of Bill C-5 (Building Canada Act). Prime Minister Mark Carney shook hands with Conservative leaders Andrew Scheer and Melissa Lantsman after the bill's adoption, signaling a departure from years of partisanship. The bill, which allows the government to fast-track infrastructure projects, was passed with key amendments, demonstrating a willingness to compromise.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An editorial highlights a rare moment of cooperation in the Canadian Parliament with the swift passage of Bill C-5 (Building Canada Act). Prime Minister Mark Carney shook hands with Conservative leaders Andrew Scheer and Melissa Lantsman after the bill's adoption, signaling a departure from years of partisanship. The bill, which allows the government to fast-track infrastructure projects, was passed with key amendments, demonstrating a willingness to compromise.
Trending- 1 June 6, 2025: Bill C-5 was tabled in the House of Commons
- 2 June 20, 2025: House of Commons adopted Bill C-5
- 3 June 26, 2025: Bill C-5 became law after Senate adoption
- 4 Last week (from July 4, 2025): Mark Carney called a by-election in Battle River-Crowfoot
- Bill C-5 was swiftly passed into law
- The government is now required to inform the public how and why a project was deemed in the national interest
- The Indian Act was removed from the schedule of federal laws that can be overridden by Bill C-5
- Pierre Poilievre has an opportunity to re-enter the House of Commons via a by-election
- Improved civility and cooperation in Parliament, though potentially temporary
What: Canadian Members of Parliament (MPs) demonstrated increased cooperation and civility, particularly during the passage of Bill C-5.
When: Bill C-5 was tabled on June 6, 2025, adopted by the House of Commons on June 20, 2025, and became law on June 26, 2025. A by-election was called last week (from July 4, 2025).
Where: House of Commons, Parliament, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Why: The goal of Bill C-5 (fast-tracking infrastructure and energy projects) aligned with the political agendas of both the Liberal and Conservative parties, making cooperation mutually beneficial. There is also a broader desire for less acrimony and more consensus in Parliament.
How: Through the swift passage of Bill C-5, including a handshake between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leaders, and the acceptance of key amendments to the bill. Additionally, Prime Minister Carney quickly called a by-election to allow Pierre Poilievre to re-enter Parliament.