Canada’s ‘Major Projects’ Should Not Come at the Cost of the Environment
For as long as I can remember, Canadians have taken pride in living in a country defined by its natural beauty. We celebrate our mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, coastlines, and wildlife as though they are part of our national identity—because they are. Whether it is the rugged Atlantic shoreline, the vast prairie grasslands, the towering peaks of the Rockies, or the seemingly endless boreal forest, Canada's environment is not merely scenery. It is the foundation upon which much of our economy, culture, and quality of life rests. That is why I find myself increasingly concerned whenever politicians, industry leaders, or commentators argue that environmental protections should be weakened in the name of speeding up "major projects." The phrase itself sounds harmless enough. After all, who could oppose progress? Who does not want economic growth, good-paying jobs, reliable infrastructure, or energy security? But beneath the appealing language lies a question that deserves...
