The Conservative deputy chair of the energy committee studying Ottawa's overhaul of environmental assessment legislation has stepped down from his position on the board of directors of a Quebec-based mining company. Bill C-69, Liberal government's major overhaul of the assessment process for major natural resources and energy projects, could have an impact on the firm's operations. Such reactor projects would be governed by new regulations if Bill C-69 is passed as written. Opponents of the Liberal government's Bill C-69 protest in Calgary Dec. 17, 2018. Rather than resign from the committee, MacDonald is opting instead to cut ties with the business altogether.

Source: CBC News February 12, 2019 23:14 UTC