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SUMMARY:Coffee with Counsel: Bill C-5: The One Canadian Economy Act – Impacts on Public Procurement
LOCATION:, ON
DESCRIPTION:Coffee with Counsel: Bill C-5: The One Canadian Economy Act – Impacts on Public Procurement\n\n12/09/25 01:00 PM EST\n - 12/09/25 02:00 PM EST\Description:\nDec 9, 2025\n\n1 PM - 2 PM ET\n\nVirtual Event\nRegistration closes December 8, 2025 - 4:30 PM ET.\n \nIn June 2025, the federal government passed Bill C-5, creating two new laws: the Building Canada Act, to fast-track national infrastructure projects, and the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act, to reduce interprovincial barriers. While federal in scope, these changes will affect local governments and broader public sector organizations, particularly in procurement and trade agreements.\n\nThis session builds on the article “Bill C-5 – Fast-Tracking National Interest Projects in Canada,” authored by McMillan LLP in the September issue of the Caveat Emptor newsletter, and will highlight what Bill C-5 means for public sector organizations, with a focus on opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations for procurement professionals.\n\nPresenters: \nJason Annibale, McMillian LLP\nPartner, Construction & Infrastructure\n \nNatasha Rodrigues, McMillian LLP\nAssociate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution\n\nRegistration Fees \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			Title \n			\n			\n			Fee \n			\n			\n			Member Status \n			\n			\n			Points \n			\n			\n			CEUs \n			\n			\n			Hours \n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Members \n			\n			\n			$20.00 + HST \n			\n			\n			Members Only \n			\n			\n			0.0000 \n			\n			\n			0.0000 \n			\n			\n			1.00 \n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Non Members \n			\n			\n			$35.00 + HST \n			\n			\n			All Registrants \n			\n			\n			0.0000 \n			\n			\n			0.0000 \n			\n			\n			1.00 \n			\n		\n	\n\n\nPlease refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds. \n\n \n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coffee with Counsel: Bill C-5: The One Canadian Economy Act – Impacts on Public Procurement<br /><br />12/09/25 01:00 PM EST - 12/09/25 02:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br /><p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Dec 9, 2025</p>

<p>1 PM - 2 PM ET</p>

<p>Virtual Event<br />
<strong>Registration closes December 8, 2025 - 4:30 PM ET.</strong><br />
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In June 2025, the federal government passed Bill C-5, creating two new laws: the Building Canada Act, to fast-track national infrastructure projects, and the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act, to reduce interprovincial barriers. While federal in scope, these changes will affect local governments and broader public sector organizations, particularly in procurement and trade agreements.<br />
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This session builds on&nbsp;the article &ldquo;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="https://mediaedgedigital.com/supplierinsights/opba/bill-c-5-fast-tracking-national-interest-projects-in-canada" id="OWA4bb95546-a0f1-14d4-95d6-5eba04ba6094" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://mediaedgedigital.com/supplierinsights/opba/bill-c-5-fast-tracking-national-interest-projects-in-canada">Bill C-5 &ndash; Fast-Tracking National Interest Projects in Canada</a>,&rdquo;&nbsp;authored by McMillan LLP in the September issue of the Caveat Emptor&nbsp;newsletter, and will highlight what Bill C-5 means for public sector organizations, with a focus on opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations for procurement professionals.<br />
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<strong>Presenters:&nbsp;</strong><br />
Jason Annibale, McMillian LLP<br />
Partner, Construction &amp; Infrastructure<br />
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<p>Natasha Rodrigues, McMillian LLP<br />
Associate, Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution</p>

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