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DuckDuckGo, a search engine company that also offers a VPN service, might stop offering its VPN in Canada if a new law is passed. This law would force companies to give the government access to users' data. DuckDuckGo is worried about user privacy and doesn't want to comply with the law.

Some people want the government to add "residential school denialism" and the hammer and sickle to a new anti-hate law. The law already bans symbols connected to terrorist groups and the swastika. Adding these symbols could make it illegal to publicly deny the harm caused by residential schools or display symbols of communism.

A member of Parliament, Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, has left the Bloc Québécois party. He will now run for a different political party called the Parti Québécois. This means he no longer agrees with the Bloc Québécois and wants to represent a different set of ideas.

The Public Safety Minister really wants a new law about police search powers to pass soon. He hopes it will be done by June 19. This means he will likely push the Senate to approve it quickly.

Steven Guilbeault, the former environment minister, is no longer working with the government. He says he will keep working to protect the environment, even though he's not a minister anymore. This matters because he was a strong voice for environmental issues in the government.

The Liberal government is changing a proposed law about police being able to access people's data. People were worried the old version didn't protect encrypted information enough. The government wants to make sure the law passes soon.

The Minister of Public Safety says they will change a proposed law called Bill C-22. People are worried the bill would weaken encryption, which keeps online information private. The government wants to make sure the law doesn't accidentally make it easier for hackers or other bad actors to access your personal data.

After a politician who cared a lot about climate change left his job, another former politician is asking who in the Liberal party will still speak up about the issue. Some people are worried that the government won't focus as much on climate change anymore. It matters because climate change is a big problem, and people want to know if the government is still taking it seriously.

Steven Guilbeault, a well-known politician focused on the environment, is leaving his job in government. He wants to keep working on climate change issues, but in a new way outside of politics. He will stay in his current role until the summer and then resign.

Steven Guilbeault, a politician in Montreal, is likely quitting his job as a Member of Parliament. He used to be in charge of environment issues for the government. This is important because it means the Prime Minister will have to find someone new to take his place.

Sources say that Steven Guilbeault will likely leave the Liberal Party soon. This is because he quit his job as a minister after disagreeing with the government's changes to older climate change plans. His departure shows there are big disagreements within the Liberal party about how to handle environmental issues.

The Prime Minister said that the Canadian government will not get involved in Alberta's upcoming vote. This vote could allow Alberta to separate from Canada. The federal government's decision to stay out of it means Alberta will decide its own future.

A leader in the Liberal party said he agrees with Mark Carney's plans for the environment. This is important because Carney is working with Alberta on climate change, and this shows there's support for those plans within the government. It suggests the Liberals are united on this issue.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's visit to Canada cost almost $900,000. The money was spent on things like hotels, flights, and security for the King and Queen. This is important because taxpayers are paying for these royal visits.

Big streaming companies like Netflix might have to spend 15% of their Canadian earnings on Canadian shows and movies. A group that represents movie studios is not happy with this plan. They think it could hurt the entertainment industry.

Government officials are worried that a new bill called C-22 might not pass. This bill would give spy agencies more power to access people's online information. Without it, the spy agency says it will be harder to protect Canada from threats and work with other countries.

Even though there are new rules about lobbying, some Canadian politicians are still getting free trips from other countries. These trips are paid for by foreign governments or groups that aren't officially registered to influence Canadian politics. This could raise questions about whether these trips affect how politicians make decisions.

Canada's spy agency says they need more power to access information for international investigations. A new bill could force tech companies to share data with police and CSIS. This has people worried about their privacy.

A large group of people gathered in Ottawa to protest Canada's abortion laws. They want the government to make laws that protect unborn babies. This is a controversial issue with many different opinions.

The Prime Minister can't afford to lose a key member of his team because his party only has a few more seats than other parties. If a member leaves, it could make it harder for the government to pass laws and make deals, like the one they're working on with Alberta. This is because every vote counts when the government doesn't have a lot of extra support.

Canada's spy watchdog group wants more power to oversee a new law that would allow police to access people's online data. They think they need more oversight to make sure the law isn't misused and to build trust with Canadians. This is important because it affects how much privacy people have online.

A new law in Canada might let the government take money and property from Russia. This is because of the conflict in Ukraine. However, some people worry this could make other countries angry or scare away investors.

Some politicians in the United States are worried about a new Canadian law that would let police access people's online information more easily. They think this law could make it harder to stop hackers and protect people's private information in both Canada and the U.S. This is important because it shows that laws in one country can affect the security of another.

The Canadian Parliament voted to create a list of debts over $2 million that the government has decided not to collect. A member of Parliament wanted to make the government more open about these decisions. Now, it will be easier to see how the government handles large unpaid debts.

A senior government official says that Mark Carney, the current Prime Minister, will not allow senators to join the Liberal caucus. This means he's keeping a policy that Trudeau started in 2014, where senators were kicked out of the Liberal group. People were wondering if Carney would change this rule, but it looks like he's sticking with the old way of doing things.

A senator thinks that big Canadian pension funds should invest more money in Canada. Instead of creating a new government fund, he believes these pensions should be required to invest in Canadian projects. This could mean more money for things like infrastructure and businesses here at home.

Prime Minister Carney will keep using the same group of advisors that Trudeau used to help pick new Senators. This group suggests people to become Senators, and Carney hasn't said when he will choose people to fill the empty spots in the Senate. It's important because the Senate makes laws, and these choices could change how the Senate works.

Prime Minister Carney said he will consider advice from a special group when choosing new senators. This group was created by a previous Prime Minister to help pick qualified people for the Senate. It's important because it could change who gets chosen for these important jobs.

The Liberal party stopped a vote that would have made the health minister answer questions about a failed electronic prescription program. This program cost taxpayers $200 million, and people want to know what happened to the money. Blocking the vote means it will be harder to get answers about the missing funds.

People gathered in Ottawa to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Indigenous leaders are worried because government money for programs that help these women may be ending soon. They want the government to keep funding these important services.

The government has chosen a location in Ottawa for a monument to honour Canada's mission in Afghanistan. This announcement comes shortly after a bill was introduced that could change how wartime service is defined. The monument will serve as a place to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made during the Afghanistan mission.

Two new laws are trying to protect people from violence by their partners. Politicians from different parties agree that both laws are needed to help victims and make sure no one falls through the cracks.

Prime Minister Carney went to Armenia to meet with leaders from Armenia, Poland, and the European Parliament. These meetings are important because Canada wants to work with other countries on shared issues. Talking face-to-face can help build stronger relationships.

A Canadian Senate report says Russia is spreading fake news in Canada. They're trying to weaken Canada's allies and cause problems for democracies like ours. This could make it harder for Canada to work with other countries and keep our society stable.

The Prime Minister is unhappy with a court ruling in British Columbia about property rights. He thinks the court made the wrong decision. Because of this, the Conservative party is creating a group to study the issue.

A mom with kids and a stroller had trouble at Parliament Station because the elevator wasn't working. This happened shortly after an elderly man fell on the stairs at the same station. It shows how important working elevators are for people who have mobility issues or are travelling with young children.

Ottawa is bringing back its online staff directory. This means it will be easier for people to find and contact the right person at the city when they have questions or concerns.

A new law called "Bailey's Law" has passed in the House of Commons. It aims to make laws about violence between partners stronger, especially in cases where someone has a history of abuse. This could mean tougher penalties for abusers and better protection for victims.

The government says they're doing a good job managing money, and the amount Canada owes isn't as bad as expected. But the opposition party doesn't believe them and thinks the government is still spending too much. This matters because how the government spends money affects everyone in Canada.

Parents and kids gathered to ask the government to bring back a bill that would make the internet safer. They want the government to act quickly to protect kids from harmful content they might see online. They feel like they have been waiting too long for this to happen.

A new law called Bailey's Law is going to the Senate. It's named after a woman who was allegedly killed by her husband. The law aims to change how Canada deals with violence between partners.

The Liberal party now has a majority government because three new members of parliament were sworn in. This means the Liberal party has more power to pass laws without needing support from other parties.

Some First Nations groups are worried about a new agreement that would give more power to the Métis. They think this agreement could affect the rights that First Nations have under their own treaties with the government. These First Nations are asking the government to stop the agreement from moving forward in Parliament until these issues are sorted out.

Politicians in Parliament are arguing a lot, but some important questions are being raised. These questions are about how Canada's government should work, and how well it's actually working right now.

The NDP's only Member of Parliament from Quebec is reportedly leaving federal politics. Alexandre Boulerice is expected to run in Quebec's provincial election. This means the NDP will have even fewer seats in the Canadian Parliament, making it harder for them to have their voice heard.

Mark Carney, a well-known Canadian, thinks Canada and the U.S. can solve their trade problems. He says this can happen if the U.S. listens to what Canada needs. Also, a committee in the House of Commons wants Prime Ministers to sell their assets and avoid using tax havens. This is to make sure they don't have conflicts of interest while in office.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre gave new jobs to some of his Members of Parliament. One group will focus on making a plan for dealing with countries in Asia, while another will look at a court decision in British Columbia that some people worry could affect property rights. This shows what issues the Conservative party thinks are most important.

A government committee thinks the Prime Minister and future leaders should sell off their investments when they get the job. This is because just putting investments in a "blind trust" might not be enough to avoid conflicts of interest. This change could make sure leaders make decisions that are best for the country, not their own wallets.

The Premier of British Columbia has said that MLA Joan Phillip is very sick and has asked people to pray for her. Phillip, who represents Vancouver-Strathcona, has been ill for a few months, but the exact nature of her illness has not been made public. This is important because Phillip is an elected official, and her health affects her ability to represent her community.

The Liberal party wants to change how committees in Parliament work, now that they have more power. Other parties like the Conservatives and Bloc are not happy, saying the Liberals are being too forceful and that they can't do anything to stop it. This matters because committees are where laws are studied and changed, so the Liberals could have more control over what laws get passed.