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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The government wants to change how committees in Parliament work. They want to add more members from the Liberal party to these committees, but keep the number of members from other parties the same. This could give the Liberals more power to decide what the committees discuss and investigate.

A Senate committee found that Jewish people are the most common target of hate crimes based on religion in Canada. The committee suggests creating a special group to fight antisemitism. This is important because it shows that antisemitism is a growing problem in Canada and the government is looking for ways to stop it.

The Conservative party is worried about changes to how committees in the House of Commons are formed. They believe the number of members from each party on these committees should match how Canadians voted in the last election. This is important because committees study bills and issues, and the Conservatives want to make sure all voices are fairly represented.

The NDP, a Canadian political party, will get more money from the government even though they don't have official party status in Parliament. This extra funding will allow them to hire more people to help with research and other important tasks. This could help them have a bigger impact on government decisions.

A Cree baby named Annora Crowe had her "walking out" ceremony on Parliament Hill. This special event is a traditional celebration when a baby takes their first steps, and it's important because it recognizes Indigenous culture and traditions in Canada.

The current government is using recent election wins to start focusing on their long-term goals. Because they have enough support in parliament, they can now work on bigger plans for the country's future. This could mean big changes are coming.

The Liberal party won all three recent elections, giving them a majority in Parliament. This means they now have enough power to easily pass laws. The leader, Carney, says he wants to work with other parties to get things done, especially big construction projects.

Avi Lewis, a leader in the NDP, has said he will not run for a seat in Parliament. He wants to focus on making the NDP stronger as a party instead of becoming a Member of Parliament. This means he will work behind the scenes to help the party grow and improve.

The Liberal party is trying to get more politicians from other parties to join them. If they succeed, it would give them more power in the government and make it easier to pass laws.

The new leader of the NDP party has changed around the roles of his small group of Members of Parliament. Because the NDP has a small number of people in Parliament, each person has to be in charge of more than one issue. This change could help the NDP focus on the issues that are most important to them.

Don Davies, a Member of Parliament, will be the main NDP person in Parliament. This is because the new NDP leader, Avi Lewis, is focusing on improving the party before trying to get a seat in Parliament himself. Davies will help the NDP get their ideas heard while Lewis works on the party.

A member of Parliament, Marilyn Gladu, switched from one political party to another, joining the Liberals. This move could help the Liberals get more power in the government. If the Liberals get enough members of Parliament, they could pass laws more easily.

A member of Parliament who used to be a Conservative has now joined the Liberal party. This is unexpected because she was known to be one of the most right-leaning members of the Conservatives. It matters because it changes the balance of power in Parliament and could affect how the government makes decisions.

Marilyn Gladu, a politician from Ontario, has switched from the Conservative party to the Liberal party. This is important because it means the Liberal party is gaining more support in Parliament, and the Conservatives are losing members.

Groups that help Indigenous women are asking the government to keep giving money to programs that make sure they are safe and have good lives. They say these programs are really important and need to keep running.

Many people seeking asylum in Canada might be sent back to their home countries. This is happening because a new law, Bill C-12, has just passed. The government is sending letters to let these people know they could be deported soon.

A new law makes it easier to deport some people seeking asylum in Canada. It also lets the federal government share immigrants' information with provincial governments. This could lead to legal challenges about whether the law is fair.

The Canadian government wants to change the rules about who can run in elections. Now, people can only sign one form for each person who wants to be a candidate. This is to stop people from signing many forms to make it harder for candidates to get on the ballot.

A new law about hate speech has passed in the House of Commons. The law was controversial because some people worried it could limit religious freedom. Now, the Senate will vote on whether to make it a law.

The Canadian government said no to a change in the new immigration law that would have stopped them from sharing information about immigrants with provinces or other countries. The government thinks it needs to be able to share this information, but some people are worried about privacy. This decision means the government will keep the power to share data about immigrants.

The government didn't agree with a change the Senate wanted to make to a new law. This change would have made political parties follow the same privacy rules as everyone else in the provinces. The government says they will still find other ways to protect Canadians' privacy.

A bill about border security is coming back with changes. People were worried that the first version gave too much power to police and spies to ask for Canadians' personal information. The government is trying to fix these issues.

The Senate wants to put an end date on the rule that lets political parties avoid some privacy laws. Right now, parties don't have to follow all the same rules as other organizations when they collect and use your personal information. Senators think this should change after a certain amount of time to better protect Canadians' data.

A Senate committee is asking for big changes to a new immigration law. They're worried the law could hurt people's rights, privacy, and freedom. This means the government might have to rewrite the law to address these concerns.

The Canadian government is working on a new law (Bill C-4) that would mean political parties don't have to follow provincial privacy laws. This could affect how political parties collect and use your personal information.