{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68f00b3ace402940bcbac06a/6ad2e33ff38f25c0f085fa15?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"MBP Intelligence Briefing: Bill C-39, Major Project Approvals & Alberta's Referendum","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68f00b3ace402940bcbac06a/1792205612686-bdff324f-b398-4357-b6c3-dd7c87512602.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on the MBP Intelligence Briefing, Shannon Phillips is joined by Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith and special guest Claire Seaborn, a lawyer with Torys LLP and former senior federal government advisor, to examine whether Bill C-39 can accelerate major project approvals without compromising environmental protections or Indigenous consultation. The panel also discusses Alberta&#39;s October 19 referendum, Prime Minister Mark Carney&#39;s campaign appearances and the implications for Canadian unity.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bill C-39 &amp; Building Canada Strong:</strong> The federal government&#39;s proposed overhaul of major project approvals, including its one-year federal decision timeline, streamlined permitting and changes to environmental assessments. Claire Seaborn explains why the process could still take more than two years, the importance of coordinating federal departments and the potential for increased litigation. The panel examines Indigenous consultation, species-at-risk protections, government capacity and whether faster approvals will provide the certainty investors need to move projects forward.</li><li><strong>Alberta&#39;s Referendum &amp; National Unity:</strong> With Albertans preparing to vote on October 19, the panel examines the separation question and nine additional referendum questions covering immigration and constitutional changes. Shannon, Ken and Tyler discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney&#39;s rallies in Calgary and Edmonton, Premier Danielle Smith&#39;s position, the growing opposition to the nine questions and the political implications for Alberta&#39;s separatist movement. They also consider voter turnout, regional support for separation and what the results could mean for Canadian unity.</li></ul><p>Shannon Phiilips speaks at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA). <u><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPHo4TqmlAg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPHo4TqmlAg</a></u></p><p>The MBP Intelligence Briefing is completely free to listen to and watch, and completely ad-free. Subscribe wherever you listen or watch, and share the show with someone who follows Canadian politics and public policy.</p>","author_name":"MBP Intelligence "}