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CP NewsAlert: Internal trade part of Bill C-5 passes in House of Commons

OTTAWA — MPs have voted in favour of the first part of the Liberal government's Bill C-5, known as the one Canadian economy act, which aims to tackle internal trade barriers.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, June 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

OTTAWA — MPs have voted in favour of the first part of the Liberal government's Bill C-5, known as the one Canadian economy act, which aims to tackle internal trade barriers.

A second vote is set to happen shortly on the remainder of the bill, which would grant the government sweeping powers to approve major projects.

More coming.

The Canadian Press