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The Supreme Court of Canada, in a landmark 5-2 decision, has found the federal Impact Assessment Act to be largely unconstitutional. The court ruled that the legislation, which assesses the environmental and social impacts of major resource and infrastructure projects, oversteps federal jurisdiction and infringes on powers reserved for the provinces. Chief Justice Richard Wagner, writing for the majority, stated the law's focus on a project's overall "public interest" was too broad. The ruling is a significant victory for Alberta and other provinces, potentially streamlining approvals for future energy projects.