Ottawa Proposes Capping Major Project Reviews and Approvals at One Year Ottawa is proposing legislative changes to limit federal reviews of major projects to one year. A 30-day consultation process has begun to gather input on reforms aimed at streamlining approvals for all major projects. Key proposals include capping federal reviews and decision-making timelines to 12 months after all necessary information is submitted, and conducting federal impact assessments and permit reviews concurrently.

• Ottawa is proposing to cap federal reviews of major projects at one year.
• A 30-day public consultation process is underway to gather input on proposed reforms.
• The reforms aim to streamline the approval process for all major projects, not just those of national interest.
• Proposals include limiting federal reviews and decision-making timelines to 12 months after proponents submit all necessary information.
• Federal impact assessments and permit reviews would be conducted simultaneously instead of sequentially.