Quebec to extend religious symbols ban, outlaw university prayer rooms in new bill

Ontario and Manitoba struck draft agreements with the federal government this week to streamline reviews for major projects, as part of a larger push by Prime Minister Mark Carney to fast-track resource development and infrastructure building in the face of U.S. trade uncertainty.The co-operation agreements will allow the provinces to take the lead role in environmental assessment and Indigenous consultation for major projects – a significant devolution of authority from Ottawa to the provinces.