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Montreal's city council is facing opposition over a proposed motion about Israel. A group of nearly 50 lawyers wrote a letter saying the motion goes too far and isn't just about showing support for Palestinian civilians.

Nova Scotia's energy minister apologized for old song lyrics and removed his music from online streaming. A women's group called the lyrics "violent and misogynistic," saying they should disqualify him from public office.

A major Jewish group has asked the city of Montreal to reject a plan that would cut its ties with Israel. They believe it's wrong for Montreal to get involved in this issue, saying it would only make tensions worse between different communities.

Canada's Senate Speaker, Raymonde Gagné, has spent nearly $1 million on international trips since 2023. This matters because these expenses are paid for by Canadian taxpayers, and a watchdog group is raising concerns about the high cost.

Conservative MP Larry Brock is stepping down from his job in Parliament next month. This means there will be a special election, called a byelection, to choose a new representative for his area, making it the eighth one recently across Canada.

Liberals ended a committee meeting before they could vote on a Conservative plan. The Conservatives wanted to investigate the Gordie Howe bridge deal because they believe Prime Minister Mark Carney made confusing statements about it.

Andy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He recently returned to parliament after serving nine years as the Mayor of Greater Manchester. This makes him the seventh person to hold the top job in the UK in just ten years, showing how often their leaders have changed recently.

First Nations chiefs are asking the government to make it a crime to deny the harms caused by residential schools, treating it like hate speech. This request comes after an attempt to include such denial in a federal anti-hate bill was recently turned down by the Senate.

A Liberal Senate representative suggested that Prime Minister Carney might appoint more Conservative senators. This is to make sure the Conservative party, which received over 41% of votes in the last election, still has a strong voice in the Senate.

Liberal politicians stopped a committee from debating an investigation into a possible "bailout" for condos linked to Mark Carney. This investigation was proposed because some real estate developers reportedly paid a lot of money to attend a Liberal fundraiser, which raised concerns about political influence.

Carney has appointed a Conservative Member of Parliament from Quebec, Martel, to the Senate. He also appointed his principal secretary to the Senate. This means Martel is no longer an MP and will now serve in the Senate.

A former politician from Premier Smith's party says that many members of her team don't agree with the new pipeline deal made with the Prime Minister. This means there's a lot of disagreement within her own party about this big project.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre recently changed up his team, creating a new "affordability team" and giving some of his key politicians new roles. This move shows he's focusing on helping Canadians with the high cost of living, hoping to gain more support for his party.

Canada paid for the new Gordie Howe bridge, but an American politician running for the Senate says this wasn't a good deal for the U.S. He argues that Canada is hurting American car factory workers and wants to use the bridge's opening to stop this from happening.

A U.S. politician claims that the new Gordie Howe bridge is being kept closed by Donald Trump. She says this is to help a wealthy family who owns an older, private bridge that handles a lot of trade between the U.S. and Canada.

Glenn Joyal has been appointed to Canada's top court, the Supreme Court. He is known for being trilingual and a playwright, and has strong family ties to Franco-Manitoban culture, including a link to the historical Métis leader Louis Riel.

The Liberal government made changes to a bill about police search powers, making it less strict. They did this quickly with many votes overnight, which made other political parties angry. Opposition MPs felt the Liberals were using their power to rush a sensitive new law through Parliament too fast.

Canadian politicians are urging the government to permanently stop its plans to allow euthanasia for people with only mental health conditions. This recommendation comes from a committee, and other MPs have until July 11 to give their thoughts on it.

The Conservative party recently highlighted that MP John Carney has missed 100 question periods in Parliament. They even brought a cake to draw attention to it, with a Conservative leader saying Carney was in Ottawa for most of the times he was absent. This was a way for the Conservatives to suggest Carney wasn't doing his job of being present and accountable.

The Liberal government quickly passed several new laws in the House of Commons before the summer break. Opposition parties were upset, saying the Liberals are too often limiting how much time is spent debating important decisions. This makes it harder for all parties to properly discuss new laws.

The Liberal government decided not to use a special rule that would have quickly stopped debate on a new bill. This bill is important because it deals with police search powers, and without the rule, more discussion can happen.

Canada's government has introduced a new law to stop goods made with forced labour from entering the country. This law will require companies importing products to prove that no forced labour was used to make them. The government will also create a list of goods that might have been produced using forced labour.

A new Senate report suggests the Canadian government should use "binding arbitration" to stop labour disputes. This means an independent decision-maker would help avoid strikes, which the report argues are hurting Canada's reputation as a reliable trade partner.

Groups of people, farmers, and even some politicians protested on Parliament Hill against the Alto high-speed rail project. They are worried because the project might take away their land in communities between Toronto and Quebec City.

A U.S. Senate election in Maine is facing controversy due to a candidate's scandals. This race is important because Maine is a key state for trade with Canada, and its outcome could also decide which party controls the U.S. Senate.

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 things could make it illegal to publicly deny the harm caused by residential schools or display symbols of communism.

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

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.

After a politician who cared a lot about climate change left his job, another former politician is asking who in the government will still fight for the environment. She worries that if people don't speak up, the government might not do enough to stop climate change. This matters because the choices the government makes affect the future of our planet.

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 is support for those plans within the government. It suggests the federal government and Alberta may be working together more on environmental issues.

A crowd gathered on Parliament Hill for a national pro-life rally. They called on the Canadian government to create new laws that would protect all human life from conception until natural death, which means they want abortion to be made illegal.

The government has a very small majority of seats, making it difficult to lose any of its members, like Minister Guilbeault. This means keeping their own team united is now as important as tackling big challenges, such as negotiations with Alberta.

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.

Prime Minister Carney publicly stated he strongly disagrees with a B.C. court decision from last summer, especially about property rights. He shared his opposition in Parliament, and his Conservative party is now forming a special group to look into the issue.

The Liberal government plans to introduce a motion to take more control of parliamentary committees. They believe that since they have the most seats in Parliament, they should also have the most power on these committees.