Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects in response to steep new US tariffs.

The move comes after a high-level conference with provincial and territorial leaders in which Carney outlined legislation to approve important "nation-building" projects such as pipelines, nuclear power plants, and trade corridors within two years, BBC reported.

Carney said the plan aims to strengthen Canada’s economy, reduce reliance on US trade, and reinforce national sovereignty. He called US President Donald Trump’s tariffs “unjustified and unlawful.”

Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will visit Washington to negotiate. Meanwhile, projects must demonstrate obvious economic value, adhere to environmental requirements, and engage Indigenous communities, according to BBC.

While premiers expressed strong support, some Indigenous leaders raised concerns over land rights and consultation.