Carney, Canadian Premiers Meet to Accelerate Major Infrastructure Projects

Canadian premiers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize and fast-track major infrastructure and energy projects aimed at boosting national resilience and reducing reliance on U.S. markets amid escalating trade tensions. Key projects discussed include pipelines, ports, critical mineral mining, and energy infrastructure such as Ontario's Ring of Fire mining project and Alberta's Port of Prince Rupert trade corridor. The federal government plans to introduce a "national interest" bill to streamline approval processes, bypassing current environmental reviews, to accelerate these projects. Premiers also brought forward proposals to address interprovincial trade barriers, which would facilitate easier purchasing of Canadian-made goods across provinces. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith emphasized pipeline expansion and removing policies seen as hostile to energy development, while premiers from Quebec and Ontario have already introduced legislation to tackle internal trade obstacles. This meeting marks a coordinated effort to support economic growth and national security against the backdrop of U.S. tariff increases on Canadian steel and aluminum.