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The Supreme Court of Canada has delivered a significant advisory opinion, finding the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) to be largely unconstitutional. In a 5-2 decision, the court ruled that the legislation, formerly known as Bill C-69, oversteps federal authority by infringing on areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction over resource development. The ruling states the law's focus on overall "public interest" is too broad, effectively giving Ottawa a veto over projects primarily within provincial control. The decision sends the federal government back to the drawing board to redraft legislation governing major project approvals.