The federal government launched a 30-day consultation on its plan to revamp the approval process for major projects, including the way First Nations are consulted. (The Logic)

Talking point: The proposed changes would apply to all major projects, including mines, airports and pipelines—not just the select few that are referred to the Major Projects Office. The government plans to change the law to formalize the new one-year target, according to a discussion paper. The new system would make the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada responsible for keeping approval times on track, without sacrificing environmental standards or the government’s duty to consult Indigenous communities. Ottawa hopes to make Indigenous consultation smoother for major projects with a new “Crown Consultation Hub” that would centralize the process and make it less repetitive.