June 20, 2025
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
Canada\u2019s new government has a mandate to build big, build bold, and build now. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the passing in the House of Commons of\u00a0Bill\u00a0C-5, One Canadian Economy Act.<\/em><\/p>\n The legislation will build one strong Canadian economy by:<\/p>\n Taken together, these measures will create and connect\u00a0Canadians to good-paying careers and more prosperity. The Prime Minister shared an update on this work with the premiers of the provinces and territories during their meeting earlier today. The leaders agreed to stay in close contact as they reinforce Canada\u2019s strength at home.<\/p>\n Indigenous partnership is a critical component of this legislation, and fulsome consultation will be pivotal to the success of future projects.\u00a0The Government of Canada is committed to respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples recognized and affirmed by section\u00a035 of the\u00a0Constitution Act, 1982<\/em>\u00a0and the rights set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. To this end, Prime Minister Carney will be meeting with First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Bill\u00a0C-5 now moves to the Senate for consideration and brings us one step closer to removing federal barriers to free trade by Canada Day.<\/p>\n \u201cToday\u2019s passing of Bill\u00a0C-5,\u00a0One Canadian Economy Act,\u00a0<\/em>will remove trade barriers, expedite nation-building projects, and unleash economic growth, with Indigenous partnership at the centre of this growth. It\u2019s time to build big, build bold, and build now. As Canadians, we can give ourselves more than any foreign nation can ever take away.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe adoption of Bill\u00a0C-5 by the House of Commons is a crucial step in building one Canadian economy and getting big projects built faster. Thank you to colleagues who supported this legislation \u2013 you are helping build a stronger Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis legislation is about building a stronger, more united Canada. Let\u2019s build trust, tear down internal trade barriers, and create one single economy \u2013 from coast to coast to coast. Together, we\u2019re building a stronger Canada, for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am pleased to see the One Canadian Economy Act<\/em> achieve this milestone. This Act means we are no longer asking \u2018Why build?\u2019, but instead \u2018How do we get it done?\u2019. We are removing barriers, leveraging Canada\u2019s resources and talented workers, centring Indigenous consultation and equity, and continuing to fight climate change \u2013 all to get building and to become an energy superpower. In the new economy we are building, Canada will be defined by delivery, not delay.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIndigenous Peoples\u2019 voices are at the table where discussions are happening, and decisions are made. This government understands that Indigenous Peoples have the right to determine their future. As the first Indigenous Minister of Indigenous Services, I\u00a0understand the importance of relationship moving forward \u2013 and I am pleased to see the Prime Minister has determined this as a priority and a critical part of the work ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n June 20, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Canada\u2019s new government has a mandate to build big, build bold, and build now. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the passing in the House of Commons of\u00a0Bill\u00a0C-5, One Canadian Economy Act. 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