QUÉBEC — In an attempt to revive his party's political fortunes, Quebec Premier François Legault has outlined what he calls a "new economic vision" for the province.

During an inaugural speech Tuesday in the national assembly, Legault said the world has "profoundly changed" since the re-election of U.S. President Donald Trump last year, and Quebec must adapt.

He said his government will table a new bill to accelerate approvals for major projects, inspired by Prime Minister Mark Carney's signature legislation to fast-track projects deemed to be in the national interest.

Legault also said he will ask the province’s largest pension fund manager to increase the share of its investments in the Quebec economy.

"We have absolutely everything we need to become one of the most prosperous, safes

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