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Senate hears calls for Liberal anti-hate bill to include 'residential school denialism,' hammer and sickle
Senate hears calls for Liberal anti-hate bill to include 'residential school denialism,' hammer and sickle
National Post·22h ago

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.

Related BillC-9Law Would Toughen Penalties for Hate Speech and Crimes Targeting Religious or Cultural Sites
Public safety minister wants police search powers bill to become law by June 19
Public safety minister wants police search powers bill to become law by June 19
National Post·23h ago

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.

Related BillC-22Law to Let Police Look at Your Online Data
Liberals to improve protection for encryption in police data interception bill after fierce criticism
Liberals to improve protection for encryption in police data interception bill after fierce criticism
National Post·1d ago·Neutral

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.

Related BillC-22Law to Let Police Look at Your Online Data
With Guilbeault gone, McKenna says Liberals 'who actually talk about the climate crisis' need to speak up
With Guilbeault gone, McKenna says Liberals 'who actually talk about the climate crisis' need to speak up
National Post·1d ago

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.

Related BillS-238Law Would Force Banks to Invest in Green Projects
Liberal climate caucus co-chair says he ‘absolutely’ supports Carney’s policies
Liberal climate caucus co-chair says he ‘absolutely’ supports Carney’s policies
National Post·3d ago

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.

Related BillS-238Law Would Force Banks to Invest in Green Projects
Crowd on Parliament Hill for national pro-life rally told 'Canada must do better'
Crowd on Parliament Hill for national pro-life rally told 'Canada must do better'
National Post·May 14

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.

With such a slim majority, can Carney afford to lose Guilbeault?
With such a slim majority, can Carney afford to lose Guilbeault?
National Post·May 13

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.

Liberals block motion to make health minister testify on failed e-prescribing program
Liberals block motion to make health minister testify on failed e-prescribing program
National Post·May 5·Leans critical

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.

Related BillS-5Law to Make Health Records Shareable and Stop Tech Companies From Blocking Data
Carney hits back on B.C. property rights decision, as Conservatives form task force
Carney hits back on B.C. property rights decision, as Conservatives form task force
National Post·Apr 30

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.

Liberals to table motion Wednesday aimed at giving them control of parliamentary committees
Liberals to table motion Wednesday aimed at giving them control of parliamentary committees
National Post·Apr 21

The Liberal party wants to change the rules in Parliament so they have more power in committees. Because they have the most seats in the House, they think they should have more control over these important groups that study new laws. This could make it easier for the government to pass the laws they want.