Gearey: In the federal public service, simple gender parity isn't enough

OTTAWA — More progressive Liberal MPs expressed cautious concerns about their government’s decision to ram through the internal trade and major projects bill in a matter of days, with some of them saying it could lead to legal issues down the road. Bill C-5 would give the federal government sweeping powers for five years to quickly approve natural resource and infrastructure projects once they are deemed to be in the national interest — sparking criticism from First Nations and environmental groups. Those concerns have been heard loud and clear and, in some cases, have resonated with...