Projects now have a two year deadline to finish their environmental assessments, to try and reduce dragging on for years without moving forward

Some types of projects, like schools or hospitals, now have pre-set guidelines (called SEARs). This means they don’t have to go through as many steps if their plans match these pre-made rules

There are now clearer rules for submitting applications for large projects, so everything can move along quicker

New guidelines emphasize better engagement with the community and consideration of social and cumulative impacts of large projects. In theory this means concerns about things like noise or traffic are taken seriously