If listed, federal approvals for nation-building projects like these will secure our long-term energy sovereignty, unlock our abundant natural resources, drive economic growth, advance reconciliation and help maintain our world-class environmental standards.
On the recordJune 24, 2026
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Tim Hodgson
Liberal Party of Canada
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cbc.caEditor's note · Context
Natural Resources Minister's statement on national interest projects.
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