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Participants shared their stories of online harm while holding plastic hourglasses to symbolize their belief that the legislation is overdue

The House of Commons has passed a proposed amendment to the Criminal Code named after a Kelowna woman who was allegedly killed by her estranged husband in a brutal daylight attack.

The three Liberals who won the byelections that secured a majority government for Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this month took their seats in the House of Commons on Monday.

Some First Nations groups are worried about a new agreement that would give more power to the Métis. They think this agreement could negatively affect the rights that First Nations have under their own treaties with the government. The government is being asked to pause the agreement and consider these concerns.

Politicians in Parliament are arguing a lot, but some important questions are being raised. These questions are about how Canada's government is supposed to work, and it's important to understand this.

The NDP's only Member of Parliament from Quebec is reportedly leaving federal politics. This means the NDP will have even fewer seats in the Canadian Parliament. It could make it harder for them to get their ideas heard in Ottawa.

Mark Carney, a Canadian politician, thinks Canada and the U.S. can solve their trade problems if the U.S. listens to Canada's worries. Also, a committee in the House of Commons wants Prime Ministers to sell their assets and not use tax havens. This is to make sure leaders don't have conflicts of interest.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave new jobs to some of his Members of Parliament. One group will focus on making a plan for working with countries in Asia, while another will look into a court decision in British Columbia that some people worry could affect property ownership. This shows what issues the Conservative party thinks are important.

A government committee thinks the Prime Minister and future leaders should sell off their investments when they get the job. This is because just hiding the investments in a "blind trust" might not be enough to avoid conflicts of interest. Selling everything would make sure leaders are making decisions for the good of the country, not their own wallets.

The Premier of British Columbia has asked people to pray for MLA Joan Phillip because she is very sick. Phillip has been ill for a few months, but the exact illness has not been made public. This is important because Phillip is an elected official, and her health affects her ability to represent her community.

The Liberal party wants to change how committees in Parliament work, but other parties like the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois are not happy. Because the Liberals have more power now, the other parties feel like they can't stop the changes, which they think are unfair. This matters because committees are important for checking the government's work and making sure different voices are heard.

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.

The Liberal party wants to change how parliamentary committees work so they have more power. Because they have the most seats in the House, they think they should also have the most members on these committees. This could make it easier for the government to pass laws and get things done.

Canadian Senators want the government to do more to stop hate crimes against Jewish people. They want things like better education and a special group to focus on the problem. This is because there has been an increase in these types of crimes, and the Senators want to make sure everyone is safe.

A Senate committee found that Jewish people are the most targeted group for hate crimes based on religion in Canada. The committee suggests creating a special task force and other actions to fight the increasing problem of antisemitism. This is important because it shows that hate crimes are a serious issue, and the government is looking for ways to make communities safer for everyone.

A 92-year-old person fell at a train station because the elevator wasn't working. There weren't clear signs to the other elevator, so they tried to use the stairs instead. This shows why it's important to keep elevators working and have good signs so everyone can travel safely.

Avi Lewis, the new leader of the NDP, visited Parliament this week. He talked about his plans for the party, calling it a political "experiment." It's important because it shows how the NDP might change and what they'll focus on in the future.

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 make the NDP more effective in their work in Parliament.

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.

The NDP will get money again to help them run their offices in Parliament. After losing a lot of seats in the last election, they didn't have enough Members of Parliament to qualify for funding, but the committee in charge decided to give them money anyway. This will help the NDP stay active in Parliament and share their ideas.

A Cree baby named Annora Crowe had her "walking out" ceremony on Parliament Hill. This special event is a traditional celebration where a baby takes their first steps, and it was the first time it happened on Parliament Hill. It's a way of honouring Indigenous culture and traditions in Canada's capital.

The current government is using recent election wins to move on to the next part of their plan. Because they have a lot of support in parliament, they feel confident to focus on long-term goals. 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 Prime Minister said 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 might be trying to get more politicians from other parties to join them. If enough politicians switch sides, the Liberals could have more power in the government. This could make it easier for them to pass laws and make changes in the country.

The new leader of the NDP party in Canada has changed around the jobs of his small group of Members of Parliament. Because the NDP has only a few people in Parliament, each person has to be in charge of many different topics.

Don Davies, a current Member of Parliament, will be the NDP's main voice in Parliament. This is happening because the new NDP leader, Avi Lewis, is taking his time to run for a seat in Parliament so he can focus on improving the party first. Davies will help the NDP get their ideas across while Lewis works on the party.

A member of Parliament from another party, Marilyn Gladu, has joined the Liberal party. This changes the number of seats each party has in the government. It matters because if the Liberals get enough members, they can make decisions more easily without needing help from other parties.

A member of Parliament who used to be a Conservative has now joined the Liberal party. This is surprising 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 support Indigenous women are asking the government to keep giving money to programs that help them. They say this money is needed to keep women safe and help them succeed. Without enough funding, these important services could be cut.

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.

A new law in Canada, Bill C-22, could let the police look at your private information more easily. Some worry this could invade your privacy, because police might not always need a warrant to access your data. This change could affect how much control you have over your personal information.

A bill to fix a discriminatory part of the Indian Act is stuck in government. This part of the law, called the "second-generation cutoff," affects who can pass on their Indigenous status to their children. Some people are upset because they thought fixing this was a priority and worry the delay will hurt Indigenous families.

The government is trying again to pass a law that would give police more power to access people's online information. A previous attempt at this law was criticized for going too far, so the new version tries to fix some of those issues. This kind of law is important because it affects the balance between public safety and people's privacy.

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 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.

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 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.

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.