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David Thurton

Ottawa

National Reporter, CBC Politics at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

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  • ANALYSIS | Liberals see a need for speed on major projects bill. Critics warn that's risky | CBC News

    1 week ago | cbc.ca | David Thurton

    Liberals are attempting to bulldoze their mega projects bill through Parliament, according to critics who say the legislation interferes with Indigenous rights, environmental protection and democracy itself. The government's One Canadian Economy Act is generating controversy inside and outside the House of Commons, with some arguing it confers king-like powers to rush projects deemed in the national interest to completion.

  • Here's a look at some major projects Canada's leaders hope to fast-track

    3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | David Thurton

    Politics·NewOut of the first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, expectations were high that Prime Minister Mark Carney would release a list of nation-building projects that his government would prioritize. He didn’t, but he offered some examples.

  • Some First Nations worry Carney's major projects bill will only lead to more conflict

    4 weeks ago | cbc.ca | David Thurton

    Politics·New Some First Nations are raising concerns about the federal government's plan to provide up-front approvals for major projects, with one grand chief calling it a "fool's errand." Government expected to table 'one Canadian economy' bill as early as next week David Thurton · CBC News · Posted: May 30, 2025 6:16 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes ago Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to soon introduce legislation that would aim to reduce the amount of time it takes for...

  • Ottawa planning 'up-front' approval for projects deemed in the national interest

    4 weeks ago | cbc.ca | David Thurton |Darren Major

    Politics·NewThe Liberal government will introduce legislation to assist in identifying projects in the national interest and provide "up-front regulatory approvals" to major projects, according to a federal document obtained by CBC News.

  • P.E.I. pilot project offers cooking classes to young autistic adults

    1 month ago | autism.einnews.com | Taylor O'Brien |David Thurton |Aaron Wherry

    A new pilot project is offering cooking classes to young autistic adults on P.E.I.The eight-week course is offered by The Thoughtful Giver, an organization that provides programming and care services, such as tutoring and housekeeping. Students aged 18 to 30 will learn basic cooking skills, such as knife skills, poaching, searing and how to cook a three-course meal. When Will Lewis started the program, he didn't know anything about how to cook.

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5 Jun 25

RT @CBCRaffy: Marc Garneau has passed away. A look at the life and legacy of the long-time cabinet minister and Canada's first astronaut fo…

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9 May 25

The newly appointed interim leader of the NDP says the party — at this point — won't be using its limited leverage in Parliament to back the Liberal government in exchange for the perks that come with being a recognized party. https://t.co/VYgjeXC6G1

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6 May 25

BREAKING: Don Davies is the new NDP interim leader replacing Jagmeet Singh https://t.co/fEzKhNSVg2