Canada to Strengthen Pipeline Environmental Reviews

The video discusses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's initiative to overhaul Canada's environmental laws to boost public confidence and facilitate major projects. The review process, which affects pipelines, mines, and fisheries, has just begun. Existing projects like Energy East and Trans Mountain remain unaffected for now. Additionally, the video covers the ongoing negotiations for a national Canada Pension Plan, driven by Ontario's proposal for its own plan, which could impact payroll taxes. The outcome of these negotiations is uncertain, with both optimism and pessimism present.

What is the main goal of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's environmental law overhaul?

• To simplify the existing rules

• To stop all pipeline projects

• To increase public confidence in major projects

• To reduce the number of environmental agencies

Which of the following projects is NOT affected by the new environmental proposals?

• Energy East

• Trans Mountain expansion

• Fisheries

• New pipeline proposals

What is the expected timeline for receiving recommendations from the environmental reviews?

• By the end of 2019

• In 2018

• In 2017

• By the end of 2016

What is Ontario's main objective in proposing its own pension plan?

• To ensure portability of pension plans

• To reduce employer contributions

• To eliminate the national pension plan

• To increase payroll taxes

How many provinces need to agree for the national pension plan to be implemented?

• 6 provinces

• 7 provinces

• 5 provinces

• 8 provinces