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Jim Quinn originally entered the chamber in 2021 under the system for non-partisan appointments that the Prime Minister is now changing

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney started to put his own stamp on the Senate with a handful of appointments and a tweak to the Trudeau-era guidelines that raise at least the spectre of a return to the partisan Senate of the past.

The Prime Minister is now free to fill the Red Chamber with all the Liberals that can fit

The motion stemmed from allegations several developers attended a recent Liberal party fundraiser in Vancouver, paying $1,775 per ticket

Martel, now a former MP, has been serving as the Conservative MP for the riding of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord since 2018

Prime Minister Mark Carney's first Senate appointments include one of his most senior advisers and a Conservative MP as he pushes to restore some partisan voices to an upper house that has been largely devoid of them for the last decade.

The Prime Minister’s first four appointments to the chamber include Conservative MP Richard Martel and Liberal strategist Tom Pitfield

Tom Pitfield has been serving as principal secretary to the PM and also played a central role in the government’s AI strategy

Former UCP MLA Drew Barnes says that Premier Danielle Smith's caucus is far from united on the deal struck with Prime Minister Mark Carney for a new West Coast oil pipeline

In Powell River, residents protested about encampments, but a plan to change a local rule about them was voted down by the city council. Many residents feel frustrated and unheard, believing their concerns about the encampments are not being addressed by their local government.

A new swimming dock has opened on the Ottawa River, right near Parliament. This gives people a fresh way to cool off and enjoy the view, especially on holidays like Canada Day.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has shuffled his team, creating a new "affordability team" and changing the roles of some key members. This move shows his party's focus on tackling the high cost of living, hoping to gain more support from Canadians.

Canada paid for the new Gordie Howe bridge, but a US politician running for Senate says this wasn't a good deal for Americans. He wants to use the bridge opening to argue that Canada is hurting American car factory workers and should be stopped.

Pierre Poilievre has asked Parliament to investigate a program in British Columbia that might help buy 2,200 empty condos. He believes this program is a "condo bailout" for developers and investors, which he says is stopping house prices from becoming more affordable for everyday people.

Parliament Hill's buildings have about 700 carvings on the outside. A small team of skilled artists, led by Canada's Dominion Sculptor, works hard to create and maintain all these sculptures.

A U.S. politician running for Senate claims that the new Gordie Howe bridge isn't opening yet because former President Trump is trying to help a rich donor. This donor owns the older bridge that currently handles a lot of trade between the U.S. and Canada.

Many Liberal politicians are planning to attend the Calgary Stampede this year, more than usual. They are doing this as Alberta prepares for a big vote, and it's a result of the few Liberal politicians from Alberta pushing for them to come.

A candidate in Michigan, Mallory McMorrow, claims Donald Trump is blocking the opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. She suggests he's doing this to help a big political donor, making this a key part of her campaign's message against corruption.

Glenn Joyal has been appointed to Canada's top court, the Supreme Court. He is known for being trilingual and a playwright, and has strong family ties to Franco-Manitoban culture, including a link to the historical Métis leader Louis Riel.

Claire Seaborn, a lawyer who used to work for a government minister, wants to become a Member of Parliament. She is trying to get the Liberal Party's support to run as their candidate in the Beaches-East York area.

Today's news looks at whether Ottawa is prepared if supervised drug consumption sites were to close. It also highlights that buying major military equipment takes a very long time, about 16 years on average. Separately, workers who write down what's said in the House of Commons are getting a bigger pay raise.

The House of Commons has finished its work for the summer break. Before leaving, politicians agreed to move several new laws forward, including changes to a bill about how authorities can access private information, which the Public Safety Minister supported.

Canadian politicians (MPs) have finished their work in Parliament for the spring. They are now on a break and won't be back to make new laws or debate until the fall.

The head of Canada Post is planning new ways to set prices, hoping to help small businesses. He also apologized to them for the hard times they've had over the last two years, aiming to rebuild their trust.

Members of Parliament are now on summer break. Before leaving, they voted to move several new laws forward. This means a key bill about lawful access won't be looked at by the Senate until the fall.

Canada is bringing in a new law that will take away the military's power to handle its own sexual assault cases. This big change, after almost 30 years, aims to better address sexual misconduct within the armed forces, following a special recommendation.

The Liberal government made changes to a bill about police search powers, making it less strict. They did this quickly with many votes overnight, which made other political parties angry. Opposition MPs felt the Liberals were using their power to rush a sensitive new law through Parliament too fast.

Bailey's Law is now officially a law after getting final approval. This new law will make important changes to how Canada deals with violence between partners.

Senators want the CBC to bring in outside experts to check if its news reporting is fair and balanced. They also stressed that the public broadcaster needs to focus more on local news stories.

Canadian politicians are urging the government to permanently stop its plans to allow euthanasia for people with only mental health conditions. This recommendation comes from a committee, and other MPs have until July 11 to give their thoughts on it.

A Senate committee is asking the CBC to provide more local news coverage, especially in areas where many other news outlets have closed. This is because fewer local newspapers and stations exist now, often due to less advertising money, leaving communities without their own news.

Conservative politicians are upset with the Liberal government. They say the Liberals are trying to quickly pass a controversial new law before Parliament takes its summer break, without enough time for proper debate.

The Conservative party recently highlighted that MP John Carney has missed 100 question periods in Parliament. They even brought a cake to draw attention to it, with a Conservative leader saying Carney was in Ottawa for most of the times he was absent. This was a way for the Conservatives to suggest Carney wasn't doing his job of being present and accountable.

The Liberal government quickly passed several bills in the House of Commons before the summer break. Opposition parties were upset, saying the Liberals are using special rules too often to rush laws through without enough discussion.

Canada now has a new law that changes how bail and sentencing work. This law makes it tougher for some people to get bail and also tightens sentencing rules for crimes. It's a major step to make the justice system stricter across the country.

Ottawa is trying to quickly pass a new law, Bill C-22, by limiting how much it can be discussed. This bill would force internet and phone companies to create ways for police and Canada's spy agency to easily watch people's online activity. This move is controversial because it raises big questions about privacy.

The Liberal government decided not to use a special rule that would have quickly stopped debate on a new bill. This bill is important because it deals with police search powers, and without the rule, more discussion can happen.

A new law about water for First Nations communities is being introduced. However, it doesn't clearly state that First Nations people have a right to clean drinking water, which is a major concern.

Canada's government has introduced a new law to stop goods made with forced labour from entering the country. This law will require companies importing products to prove that no forced labour was used to make them. The government will also create a list of goods that might have been produced using forced labour.

The RCMP is investigating claims of corruption at Calgary city hall. Because of this, Mayor Jeromy Farkas plans to create a public list of people who try to influence city decisions, to make things more open and prevent future problems.

A new Senate report suggests the Canadian government should use "binding arbitration" to stop labour disputes. This means an independent decision-maker would help avoid strikes, which the report argues are hurting Canada's reputation as a reliable trade partner.

A retired couple in B.C. lost $17,000 in a banking issue, highlighting concerns about financial fraud. While the government recently passed a new law to fight fraud, some groups argue it doesn't offer strong enough protection for consumers.

Groups of people, farmers, and even some politicians protested on Parliament Hill against the Alto high-speed rail project. They are worried because the project might take away their land in communities between Toronto and Quebec City.

An important election for the U.S. Senate is happening in Maine, where one candidate is facing scandals. This election could decide which party controls the U.S. Senate, which is a big deal for Canada because Maine is a key state for trade between the two countries.

Canada's Parliament has passed a new law making it a crime to sterilize someone without their full permission. This means if someone is forced or tricked into sterilization, it will now be treated as a serious assault. Those found guilty could face up to 14 years in prison, aiming to protect people from having this major medical procedure done against their will.

Canada's new Governor-General, Louise Arbour, gave her first speech after officially starting her job. She asked Canadians to trust each other and our country's important organizations, and to respect everyone's differences. She also warned about people becoming too divided and the challenges new technology brings.

Some Liberal Members of Parliament are questioning Mark Carney's leadership style. They feel he is running the party's group like a business instead of a political team, even though the Prime Minister supports his overall plans. This matters because it shows some internal disagreement within the party.

Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has announced he is leaving federal politics. He told his supporters he will resign his seat in the House of Commons after serving for ten years.

Senators have decided to add the noose to a list of banned hate symbols, making it illegal to display. This change is part of a new anti-hate law (Bill C-9) that the government plans to accept, even though some Conservatives have raised concerns about religious freedom.

Conservative MPs, led by Pierre Poilievre, will spend the summer trying to convince Albertans to stay in Canada. One MP plans to work with Indigenous leaders, believing their votes will be very important if Alberta ever holds a vote on leaving Canada.