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Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault to resign: sources
CBC News·2d ago

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.

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Carney says House of Commons won't weigh in on Alberta's referendum question
CBC News·2d ago

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.

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Federal officials on the defensive as momentum grows against lawful access bill
CBC News·May 20·Leans supportive

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.

Related BillC-22Law to Let Police Look at Your Online Data
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Despite change to lobbying rules, foreign governments and groups still funding MP travel
CBC News·May 20

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.

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Carney to 'take into account' advice on Senate appointments from Trudeau-era committee
CBC News·May 6·Neutral

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.

Related BillC-210Changing the Promise New Politicians Make
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Liberals, Conservatives haggle over a deficit that is both smaller and larger
CBC News·Apr 28·Neutral

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.

Related BillC-30Law to Put Spring Economic Plan Into Action
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Bailey's Law, aimed at changing how Canada addresses intimate partner violence, headed to Senate
CBC News·Apr 27·Neutral

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.

Related BillC-16Law Changes Aim to Protect Children and Speed Up Court Cases
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Liberals formalize majority, move to limit debate on committee restructuring
CBC News·Apr 27

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.

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The important questions raised by Parliament's game of musical chairs
CBC News·Apr 25

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.

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre showcases MPs with new caucus roles
CBC News·Apr 23

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.

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Prime minister should be required to divest assets, says committee
CBC News·Apr 23·Neutral

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.

Related BillC-210Changing the Promise New Politicians Make
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Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate
CBC News·Apr 21·Neutral

Canadian Senators want the government to do more to fight antisemitism. They are asking the government to bring back a special envoy and create a task force to deal with hate crimes. This is because there has been an increase in hate crimes against Jewish people.

Related BillC-9Law Would Toughen Penalties for Hate Speech and Crimes Targeting Religious or Cultural Sites
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Here's the 'experiment' NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics
CBC News·Apr 18

Avi Lewis, the new NDP leader, visited Parliament Hill this week. He talked about his plan to try new things in politics. It's important because it could change how the NDP party works and what they focus on.

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Canadian soldier sues Ottawa and U.S. gun maker over accidental shooting
CBC News·Apr 16·Neutral

A Canadian soldier is suing the government and a gun company because his gun went off by itself while in its holster. The soldier says this accident ended his career. This lawsuit raises questions about how safe these guns are, as there have been similar problems reported in the United States.

Related BillC-22Law to Let Police Look at Your Online Data
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NDP gets parliamentary funding reinstated after last year's historic defeat
CBC News·Apr 15

The NDP political party will get money again to help them operate in Parliament. They lost funding last year because they didn't have enough members elected, but a committee decided to give them money again. This will help them participate and share their ideas in government.

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Senate committee recommends removing broad immigration powers from border bill
CBC News·Feb 23·Leans critical

A Senate committee is suggesting changes to a new border bill. They don't want the government to have too much power over immigration decisions at the border. This matters because it could affect how people enter Canada and claim refugee status.

Related BillC-12Law to tighten Canada's borders and immigration, plus other security steps