HELP US FIX BILL C-5 NOW

Right now, the Federal Government and Parliament are fast-tracking a new law — Bill C-5, the Build Canada Act — that aims to kick-start the economy with nation-building projects.

But there’s a big problem. As it stands, this Bill opens the door to environmental harm, weakens Indigenous rights protections, and gives sweeping powers to approve massive projects without enough oversight.  

Bill C-5 is expected to pass by the end of this week. We're going to be honest with you: we don’t think we can stop it.  

That doesn’t mean we should give up. With your voice, we can help make this legislation better. 

Don’t wait. We have just days to urge Members of Parliament to strengthen it with three simple, common-sense amendments.  

What needs to change:  

1. Clearly define what qualifies as a “national interest” project.  
   Right now, the Bill leaves this wide open — with no specific projects or definitions listed.  That means that if the legislation passes as currently written, the government could legally call anything they want a project of “national interest” and then steamroll the rights of Indigenous people and nature to make it happen. 
2. Make environmental, economic, and Indigenous considerations mandatory.  
   The Bill currently says decision-makers “may” consider these factors. Should it be optional to consider the impacts of a project on the rights of Indigenous people and the environment, including at-risk species like caribou? We don’t think so! We want it changed to “shall consider all” and include Canada’s commitments to fight climate change and protect biodiversity.  
3. Clarify who holds the power to approve or fast-track projects.  
   Currently, it's left vague, creating accountability risks.  Make no mistake: even with the changes above, this Bill could have a big impact on places and people we care about. That’s why it needs to be clear who makes the final decisions on what counts as a nation building project. 

These changes won’t slow things down — they’ll build trust, ensure projects deliver real public benefits, and protect the nature that supports our communities and economy.  

Take Action Now! 

Write to the Prime Minister and key decision-makers.

Tell them Bill C-5 must be strengthened to ensure economic growth doesn’t come at the cost of the environment or Indigenous rights.  

To make it easy, we’ve drafted a message you can customize and send in just a few minutes.  

With your help, we can send a strong message: Canadians only want nation-building projects that build a better, greener, fairer future for all. 

Thank you for standing up for our natural heritage. When nature thrives, so do we.  

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