Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, makes an announcement with Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Darlington Energy Complex in Courtice, Ont., on October 23, 2025. The government is considering proposals for a new nuclear power plant at the complex. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor

Fast‑tracking without foresight: Canada’s risky approach to major projects

Adopting a well-established strategy can help Canada avoid the dysfunctional outcomes we see repeatedly in today’s planning and assessment processes.

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