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Is Afghanistan in danger of becoming Canada's forgotten war? Parliament is struggling with a bill that would designate the 13-year conflict — where more than 40,000 Canadians served — as a war. The prime minister's Veterans' Week statement mentions the tragedy in Wainwright and service in the first Gulf War, but not Afghanistan. And an increasing number of veterans say the war and understanding what happened is now slipping from the national conscience.

During a senate committee meeting, Jonathan Wilkinson faced questions about the success of far-right political groups in Germany and France

The Democrats on Tuesday took control of both houses of Congress and flipped long-held Republican Senate seats and state-level positions.

Democrats are looking to win majorities in the House and Senate, which would curb Trump's power after he's faced few limits from a compliant Republican-controlled Congress.

After facing searing criticism this spring, the Liberal government's hot-button lawful access legislation — which would make it easier for Canadian police and intelligence officials to tap private communications — now begins its time before a Senate committee.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called byelections for a total of six ridings located in Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec that will give the Liberals a chance to strengthen their thin majority in the House of Commons.

Protesters propped up cardboard tombstones Saturday morning as part of a 'die-in' held over the federal government's pesticide regulations — specifically, a pair of recent bills they say roll back regulatory measures.

Sports betting businesses in Ontario, Alberta and eventually Quebec could soon be limited by a Senate bill seeking to restrict sports betting ads across Canada based on findings of increased addiction and gambling-related harms and suicides in Ontario, which reached committee on Wednesday.

Regular question period viewers got a little more than the usual "yada, yada, yada" on Thursday as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Government House leader Steven MacKinnon traded Seinfeld-related jabs.

The new tariffs have received support from Michigan Senate hopeful Mike Rogers, who has been vocal in his opposition to importing waste from Canada for decades

The river’s ecological health is demonstrated by the many reptiles and amphibians that live there

Tech company says Bill C-22’s provisions could undermine privacy safeguards

People in Alberta want to decide how many immigrants come to their province. They also want to limit what social services these new people can use. Some even want to change the Constitution to get rid of the Senate and pick their own judges.

First Nations are worried about a new law, Bill C-5. They believe this law goes against their rights as outlined in a big international agreement for Indigenous peoples. This could cause problems for new projects like pipelines.

Members of Parliament took a break from their usual arguments to remember the soldiers who died at CFB Wainwright. Leaders from all political parties shared their sadness and offered support to the military families affected. It was a rare moment where politicians put aside their differences to show respect and unity during a difficult time.

Pamela Wallin, who used to be a journalist, has quit her job as a senator. This is a bit of a surprise because she still had a few years left before she was planning to retire.

Pamela Wallin, who used to be a TV host, has quit her job as a senator. She was chosen for the Senate by the old prime minister, Stephen Harper.

Someone was seriously hurt in a stabbing at an Ottawa train station on Saturday. This happened at Parliament Station and police are investigating what happened.

Some politicians in Quebec are refusing to swear loyalty to the King of England. Instead, they are only swearing loyalty to the people of Quebec. This is a big deal because it challenges a long-standing tradition in Canadian politics.

Regina City Council talked about a new Bell AI Data Centre. People want to know more about how it will affect the city and its residents. They want to make sure it's a good thing for everyone.

The leader of the Parti Québécois told his team to be ready for another election soon. This is because they won with a minority of seats, meaning they don't have full control and could face another vote quickly.

A new government plan to help big building projects move faster just passed its first test in Parliament. Both the Liberals and Conservatives agreed to send the bill to a special group to study it more closely. This matters because it could make it easier and quicker to build things like new roads or power plants in the future.

A new bill in Parliament, C-39, just passed its first vote. This bill would let the government speed up projects it thinks are important for the whole country. It matters because it could make big projects happen faster, like new roads or energy plants.

A government member wants to add more rules to a new law. This law is meant to quickly build things like pipelines and mines. The member thinks more rules are needed to make sure these projects are done safely and responsibly.

A politician running for office in Michigan wants the U.S. to stop fighting a trade war with Canada. He thinks Canada is a friend, not an enemy, and ending the trade war would be good for everyone.

A politician named Mike Rogers said in a video that the trade fight with Canada needs to stop. This is a big deal because he's running for office as a Republican, and he's disagreeing with what former President Trump wanted to do with trade. It shows that not everyone in the same political party agrees on everything, especially when it comes to how we get along with other countries.

Senator Richard Martel, who represents Quebec, has rejoined the Conservative Party. This means he is now officially part of the the Conservative group in the Senate again.

The former leader of the Conservative party in B.C., Ms. Findlay, and her husband, Mr. Chapman, reportedly received threats. This happened after Mr. Chapman decided to join a different political party, OneBC, to run in the upcoming election. Ms. Findlay had just stepped down from her leadership role because of problems within her own party.

A new government bill wants to speed up how quickly big projects get approved. This means decisions on things like new bridges or factories could happen in just one year. The goal is to get important projects built faster to help the economy.

A company called Psiphon, which helps people get around internet censorship, plans to leave Canada. They are worried about a new law, Bill C-22, that they say would force them to help the government watch what people do online. Psiphon believes this law goes against their mission to protect online privacy.

A man who wanted construction signs on Parliament Hill to be in both English and French lost his appeal. He had argued that having only English signs was unfair, but the court disagreed. This means the signs can stay in English only for now.

A politician named Scott Aitchison is leaving his job with the Conservative party. He wants to try something new after being in politics for a long time. This matters because it's a change for the party and for him.

Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party has a new temporary leader, Konrad Narth. He's stepping in after the old leader, Obby Khan, quit. Narth says the party is working together and will pick a permanent leader later.

Obby Khan, the leader of Manitoba's PC party, is quitting his job. He's been in charge for about a year and a half, but there's been a lot of fighting within his party. This matters because the party will now need to find a new leader to guide them.

Obby Khan, the leader of Manitoba's PC party, has quit because of disagreements within his party. He used to play football and was a minister, but now he'll be an independent politician. This means the party will need a new leader and might change direction.

A special ceremony was held to remember police and peace officers who died while doing their jobs. Six new names were added to a memorial, honoring their sacrifice. This event helps us remember the brave people who keep our communities safe.

The NCC, which looks after important buildings like 24 Sussex Drive, got a lot more money from the government last year. This matters because some people think the NCC itself needs big changes, not just the buildings it manages.

Many politicians in Canada are now using computer programs to help write their speeches. This means that about one out of every five speeches you hear in Parliament might have been partly written by artificial intelligence. There are currently no rules against this, and it's becoming a common tool for MPs.

Tech companies and VPN providers are worried about a new government bill, C-22. They think it might make online security weaker, even though the government says it will protect private messages. This matters because it could affect how safe your information is online.

Ottawa's city council decided to change the name of Trump Avenue. They made this decision shortly after the U.S. president made some unfriendly comments about Canada online. This matters because it shows how political disagreements between countries can even affect street names in our cities.

Some older people were arrested on Parliament Hill because they were protesting about climate change. They were charged with trespassing, which means being on land without permission. This shows that some people are willing to break rules to make their voices heard about the environment.

The B.C. Conservatives are still having problems within their party. This matters because it could make it harder for them to win elections and represent people in British Columbia.

Parliament is starting up again, and Prime Minister Mark Carney told his fellow politicians it's a really important time for Canada. He wants everyone to know that the next few months in government will be very significant for the country.

Politicians are back at work after their summer break. They're starting by introducing a new law called the Building Canada Strong Act. This law is important because it will deal with big economic issues facing the country.

When Parliament started back up, the government introduced a new law about big construction projects. There was also a very loud and lively question period where politicians debated important issues. This shows that the government is moving forward with its plans, but also that there will be a lot of debate and disagreement among politicians.

The leader of the BC Conservatives, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, has quit her job. This happened right after another important member of the party also decided to leave. It means the party is losing two key people at once.

The leader of the B.C. Conservative Party, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, has quit her job. This happened while many other politicians from her party were also leaving, and there's talk that an election might happen very soon. It matters because the party is losing a lot of people right before a possible election.

A politician in BC, Linda Hepner, quit the Conservative party. She said the party leaders weren't listening to people. This matters because it's another sign of trouble for the Conservatives as an election might happen soon.

The government is planning a new law to speed up big projects like building roads or bridges. This law would make sure these projects get approved faster, within one year, by only having one review process. This matters because it could help get important projects built more quickly across Canada.

A really old plane from World War II flew around Parliament. This plane was part of a huge mission for Canada a long time ago. It's cool to see a piece of history still flying!