An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act
An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. Royal assent June 27, 2025 (S.C. 2025, c. 3). Two laws bundled together. The Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act removes the remaining federal interprovincial-trade barriers (trucking and transport rules, professional-licence portability for regulated occupations, mutual recognition of standards on goods that meet one provincial regulator's rules). The Building Canada Act creates a fast-track federal-approval regime for major infrastructure projects (mines, pipelines, transmission, ports) the federal cabinet designates as in the national interest, with cabinet able to set conditions overriding standard Impact Assessment Act timelines. The fast-tracking piece drew formal objection from the Assembly of First Nations and Indigenous environmental groups citing inadequate UNDRIP consultation. Sponsored by Anita Anand as Minister of Foreign Affairs (introduced on behalf of the federal cabinet).
Status
Quick learn
Two laws bundled together. One removes leftover trade barriers between provinces (trucking rules, professional licences, etc.). The other speeds up federal review of major infrastructure projects deemed in the national interest. The trade-mobility piece has broad cross-party support; the fast-tracking piece has prompted concerns from Indigenous and environmental groups about consultation requirements.
Issues this bill touches
- Economy & Jobs
Eliminates remaining federal interprovincial trade barriers and creates a regulatory framework for nation-building infrastructure projects.
- Public Transit & Infrastructure
Sets up a fast-track approval regime for major infrastructure projects of national interest.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Third reading in the House of Commons.
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First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.
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Third reading in the Senate.
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Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Bill formally introduced; printed text becomes available.
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Sponsored by
Anita AnandLIBERALOfficial source
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