Ottawa’s Big Push Gets Public Backing
Majority back the One Canadian Economy Act to speed up projects and cut trade barriers
New polling from the Angus Reid Institute suggests broad support for the One Canadian Economy Act, also known as Bill C-5. The bill aims to give the federal government greater authority to fast-track national projects and reduce longstanding provincial barriers that have hindered the free movement of goods across Canada.
According to the survey, 52% of Canadians support the bill, while less than a quarter (22%) oppose it. Another 26% remain unsure.
Support is strongest among Liberal and Conservative voters, at 60% and 58%, respectively. New Democrats are more divided, with 36% in support and 35% opposed.
Let’s take a closer look at the bill’s provisions and how public opinion breaks down for each one.