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Conservative MP Larry Brock announces he will resign next month
Conservative MP Larry Brock announces he will resign next month
Global News·Aug 7

Conservative MP Larry Brock announced he will be leaving his job next month. This is significant because he's the seventh MP to leave the Conservative party since the last election, with four of them having switched to the Liberals.

Ag in Motion returns to Saskatchewan with driverless tractors, drones
Ag in Motion returns to Saskatchewan with driverless tractors, drones
Global News·Jul 22·Neutral

Ag in Motion is happening again in Saskatchewan this week. The event is showing off the newest farm technology, like tractors that drive themselves and drones.

Related BillC-273Law Updates Rules for Animal Food, Fertilizer, Seeds, Bug Killers, and Food and Medicine
Powell River residents protest encampments as motion to change bylaw is defeated
Powell River residents protest encampments as motion to change bylaw is defeated
Global News·Jul 1

People in Powell River protested about homeless encampments in their community. At a city council meeting, a plan to change a local rule about these encampments was voted down. Many residents are upset because they feel the city council isn't listening to their concerns.

Bailey’s Law receives royal assent, brings reform to intimate partner violence laws
Bailey’s Law receives royal assent, brings reform to intimate partner violence laws
Global News·Jun 18·Leans supportive

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.

Related BillC-225Changes to Criminal Laws Proposed
RCMP investigating Calgary city hall corruption allegations, court documents reveal
RCMP investigating Calgary city hall corruption allegations, court documents reveal
Global News·Jun 12·Neutral

The RCMP is investigating claims of corruption at Calgary city hall. In response, Mayor Jeromy Farkas plans to create a public list of lobbyists, which would help make sure city decisions are made openly and fairly.

Related BillC-29Law Creates New Agency to Fight Financial Crimes
‘It hurts’: Retired B.C. couple out $17K after TD banking nightmare
‘It hurts’: Retired B.C. couple out $17K after TD banking nightmare
Global News·Jun 11·Leans critical

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.

Related BillC-15Law Approves Budget Changes
Cost of bringing a King to read a throne speech likely close to $900,000
Cost of bringing a King to read a throne speech likely close to $900,000
Global News·May 23·Neutral

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.

Related BillC-24Government Asks for Money to Run the Country Until March 2027
‘Bailey’s Law’ clears House of Commons hurdle to toughen intimate partner violence laws
‘Bailey’s Law’ clears House of Commons hurdle to toughen intimate partner violence laws
Global News·Apr 29·Leans supportive

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.

Related BillS-242Law to Prevent Violence Between Partners
First Nations raise concerns as Métis self-government treaty advances in Parliament
First Nations raise concerns as Métis self-government treaty advances in Parliament
Global News·Apr 25·Leans critical

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.

Related BillC-21Law Formally Recognizes Red River Métis Self-Government
B.C. premier says MLA Joan Phillip is ‘very ill,’ asks for prayers
B.C. premier says MLA Joan Phillip is ‘very ill,’ asks for prayers
Global News·Apr 23

British Columbia's premier shared that MLA Joan Phillip is very ill and asked for prayers for her. This is important because she is an elected official who represents people in the province.

Parents of HUB mall shooting victim push for Canada to change parole eligibility
Parents of HUB mall shooting victim push for Canada to change parole eligibility
Global News·Mar 5·Leans supportive

The parents of a student killed in a shooting are trying to change the rules for parole. Right now, some murderers can apply for parole again soon after being denied. The new bill would make them wait five years before they can apply again, which the parents believe is a fairer system.

Related BillC-243Law Changes How Parole is Reviewed