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Year in review: Eby says fast-track powers are worth the political risk
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British Columbia’s NDP government introduced a slew of legislative reforms in 2025 giving Cabinet broader powers to fast-track major projects and centralize decision-making.
But Premier David Eby is rejecting the suggestion that the moves amount to weakening independent oversight or sidelining the legislature.
In a year-end interview with Vista News, Eby said the legislation has been about reducing red tape and delivering projects faster.
Bill 15, the Infrastructure Projects Act also gives the government broader powers to accelerate permitting and approvals for major projects.
It’s not a priority for British Columbians, and we would prefer not to.”The post Year in review: Eby says fast-track powers are worth the political risk appeared first on AM 1150.