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By Mike De Souza | News, Energy, Politics | June 29th 2017  Environment Minister Catherine McKenna introduced a set of proposals on June 29, 2017 to reform Canada’s environmental laws. (Source: File photo by Alex Tétreault) The Trudeau government has proposed sweeping amendments to Canada’s environmental laws to reverse a series of “very

Shawn McCarthy, Global Energy Reporter • Ottawa • Published June 29, 2017 The Liberal government is proposing new rules that would require resource companies to consult with Ottawa and Indigenous communities on major projects well before the firms finalize their plans and apply for regulatory approval. The companies would also be expected to provide