Canadian Senate approves law to fast track major resource projects
OTTAWA, June 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian Senate on Thursday formally approved a draft law that would fast track major resource and infrastructure projects such as crude oil pipelines and mines.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the legislation is needed to help Canada reduce its reliance on the United States.
The law will come into effect when it is signed later in the day by Governor General Mary Simon, the personal representative of King Charles, Canada's head of state.
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