In an attempt to streamline the environmental process the government is rebranding its approach to one of "responsible resource development." We have to get our environmental application in before the next election. Seriously, it will never be this pro-development again.

"Our government is focused on responsible development of Canada's natural resources to create jobs and economic growth as well as future prosperity, says one recent news release."

"The government will be branding its moves to streamline environmental assessment, remove bureaucratic barriers to resource extraction, and change the way the Fisheries Act oversees Canada's waterways."

"The budget is expected to include indications that the government will do just that. It will signal the Conservatives' intentions to eliminate overlap with provincial reviews, impose time limits on environmental hearings, and narrow the government's focus to large projects only.

The budget will also signal changes in the way fisheries officials deal with industry. Mining, oil sands and rural municipal officials have long complained that fisheries regulations are too extreme. Leaked drafts of proposed changes to the Fisheries Act suggest the budget will remove Ottawa's oversight over habitat in order to focus just on fish in large quantities."

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/greenpage/federal-budget-branding-to-emphasize-responsible-development-of-resources-144444645.html