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European Parliament to open Ottawa office as Carney seeks 'unique alliance' with EU
CBC News·1d ago

The European Parliament is opening an office in Ottawa, Canada. This is happening because Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to work more closely with the European Union. It means Canada and Europe are trying to become better partners.

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Carney says Canada planning to discuss 'unique alliance' with EU, but not membership
CBC News·1d ago

Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, wants to talk with the European Union about a special partnership. He's not looking for Canada to join the EU, but rather to create a unique way for them to work together. This matters because it could change how Canada and Europe do business and cooperate on important issues.

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Trade war, Alberta referendum loom large as Carney charts cabinet's year forward
CBC News·5d ago

Prime Minister Carney and his team are meeting to plan their year. They have big challenges ahead, like a growing trade fight with the U.S. and Alberta possibly voting to leave Canada. These issues will make the upcoming political year very difficult.

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Canadian citizenship certificate applications now facing nearly 3-year delays
CBC News·5d ago

It's now taking almost three years to get a Canadian citizenship certificate. This is because a new law made it easier for people with Canadian family history to apply, and a lot more people are now applying than before.

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Carney is 'fast-tracking corporate Canada's wish list' in trade war: NDP leader
CBC News·Sep 8

The NDP leader says the government is helping big businesses too much during the trade war. He thinks they're not paying enough attention to what regular Canadians need.

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Liberal MP Idlout violated conflict of interest code, ethics watchdog finds
CBC News·Sep 2

A politician named Lori Idlout broke the rules about avoiding conflicts of interest. However, the person who looked into it said she shouldn't be punished. This means she did something wrong, but it wasn't serious enough for her to get in trouble.

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Carney to give speech to European Parliament in September
CBC News·Aug 26

Prime Minister Mark Carney will give a speech to European leaders next month. He'll be talking to the European Parliament in France. This is important because it's a chance for Canada to share its ideas and build relationships with countries in Europe.

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Poilievre asks Carney to recall Parliament to discuss collapsed U.S. trade deal
CBC News·Aug 24·Neutral

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to bring Parliament back together. Poilievre wants to get more information about a U.S. trade deal Carney rejected and understand how his plans to respond will affect Canadians.

Related BillC-228Law Would Give Parliament More Say on International Treaties
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Ottawa will look into screening processes amid NATO intern spying allegations
CBC News·Aug 17

Canadian politicians are going to check how Canada screens people for sensitive jobs. This is happening because a Canadian intern at NATO is accused of spying. They want to make sure Canada's security checks are strong enough to prevent future problems.

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Liberal MP's travel documents show claims he voted on bills while in China are false
CBC News·Aug 14·Neutral

A Liberal MP, Shaun Chen, is resigning from his job. After his announcement, some people online claimed he voted on bills in Parliament while he was actually in China. However, his travel documents prove these claims are false, showing he followed the rules.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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Tens of thousands of Canadians call for U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to be expelled
CBC News·Aug 11

Many Canadians want the U.S. Ambassador to be sent home. They've signed a petition asking the government to kick him out of the country. This matters because it shows some people are unhappy with the U.S. representative in Canada.

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Miramichi MP can’t refuse pay raise, House of Commons says
CBC News·Aug 11·Neutral

A Member of Parliament from New Brunswick recently received a pay raise. The House of Commons explained that they had to give him the raise, and he couldn't refuse it even if he wanted to.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock to exit Parliament in September
CBC News·Aug 7

A politician named Larry Brock is leaving his job as a Member of Parliament next month. He's taking a new job working for the government in Brantford. This means there will be an empty spot in Parliament, and people in his area will need to vote for someone new.

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Green Party announces 2 candidates running to be next federal leader
CBC News·Aug 5

The Green Party is looking for a new leader, and two people have put their names forward so far. One of them is Mike Morrice, who used to be a Member of Parliament. This is important because the new leader will help decide what the Green Party stands for and how they will try to win votes in the future.

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Carney government moves toward listing West Coast pipeline as national interest project
CBC News·Aug 4·Neutral

The federal government is starting the process to officially call Alberta's proposed West Coast oil pipeline a "national interest project." This means they see the pipeline as very important for the whole country. This step could help make it easier for the pipeline to get built.

Related BillC-5Law to Boost Trade and Jobs Across Canada
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MPs split on whether to end hybrid Parliament rules
CBC News·Aug 4·Neutral

During the pandemic, politicians started working and voting from home. Now, six years later, they can't agree if they should keep these "hybrid" rules or go back to everyone being in person.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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'Steadfast champion': Sask. senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
CBC News·Aug 2

A senator from Saskatchewan named Todd Lewis has passed away. He was known for always speaking up for farmers and people living in the countryside. His work was important for making sure these voices were heard in government.

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Liberals block House of Commons committee review of Gordie Howe bridge deal
CBC News·Jul 29·Leans supportive

The Liberal party stopped a House of Commons committee from reviewing the deal for the Gordie Howe bridge. Opposition politicians wanted this review to get more transparency and details about how the deal was made.

Related BillC-228Law Would Give Parliament More Say on International Treaties
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It's extremely rare, but Carney isn't the first to shuffle an opposition MP to the Senate
CBC News·Jul 13·Neutral

Richard Martel, who used to be a Conservative Member of Parliament, has been appointed to the Senate. This is quite rare because a Prime Minister from a different political party recommended him for the position.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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Carney starts to leave his mark on the Senate
CBC News·Jul 8·Neutral

Prime Minister Mark Carney has started to make his own changes to the Senate by appointing new members and adjusting some old rules. These changes suggest the Senate might become more political and divided, similar to how it was in the past.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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Carney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate
CBC News·Jul 7·Neutral

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed two new people to the Senate. One is a top adviser to him, and the other is a Conservative Member of Parliament. He's doing this to bring back more political voices to the Senate, which hasn't had many recently.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B.C. 'condo bailout,' says it's blocking 'a price correction'
CBC News·Jun 28·Leans critical

Pierre Poilievre has asked Parliament to investigate a B.C. program that might help buy 2,200 empty condos. He believes this program is a "condo bailout" for developers and investors, which stops housing prices from becoming more affordable for everyday people.

Related BillC-26Law Proposed to Spend Government Money to Build More Homes
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Dozens of Liberal MPs expected to attend Calgary Stampede as Alberta referendum looms
CBC News·Jun 25·Neutral

Many Liberal politicians are heading to the Calgary Stampede this year, more than usual. They are going because an important vote (a referendum) is coming up in Alberta, and local Liberal politicians want to show their party's presence.

Related BillC-279Proposal to Scrap Clarity Act
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Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-U.S. bridge closed to help donor
CBC News·Jun 24·Neutral

A Michigan Senate candidate, Mallory McMorrow, has released an ad accusing Donald Trump of preventing the new Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening. She suggests he's doing this to benefit one of his major political donors. This accusation is a key part of her campaign message against corruption.

Related BillC-2Law to tighten security at the Canada-U.S. border
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Lawyer, former chief of staff Claire Seaborn seeking Liberal nomination in Beaches-East York
CBC News·Jun 21

A lawyer named Claire Seaborn wants to become a politician for the Liberal party. She used to work for a government minister and now hopes to represent the Beaches-East York area. This means she's trying to get her name on the ballot for the next election.

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Liberals tout 21 bills passing House of Commons this year as MPs break for summer
CBC News·Jun 18

Politicians are done working in Ottawa until the fall. They passed 21 new laws this year, which the Liberal government thinks is a good amount of work. Now they get a break for the summer.

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New law to strip Canada's military of power to handle sexual assault cases
CBC News·Jun 18·Neutral

Canada is bringing in a new law that will take away the military's power to handle its own sexual assault cases. This big change, after almost 30 years, aims to better address sexual misconduct within the armed forces, following a special recommendation.

Related BillC-11Law to Update Military Rules and Laws
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CBC must provide more local coverage, Senate committee urges
CBC News·Jun 17

A Senate committee says the CBC needs to provide more local news. This is because many local news outlets have closed, leaving some areas without much news about their own communities. It matters because people need to know what's happening where they live.

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Conservatives blast Liberals for trying to 'ram' controversial lawful access bill through House
CBC News·Jun 16·Leans critical

Conservative politicians are upset with the Liberal government. They say the Liberals are trying to quickly pass a controversial new law before Parliament takes its summer break, without enough time for proper debate.

Related BillC-22Law to Let Police Look at Your Online Data
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Justice minister says new bail and sentencing law is a 'major step forward'
CBC News·Jun 16·Leans supportive

Canada now has a new law that changes how bail and sentencing work. This law makes it tougher for some people to get bail and also tightens sentencing rules for crimes. It's a major step to make the justice system stricter across the country.

Related BillC-14Law Would Change Bail and Sentencing Rules
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Toronto Liberal MP Erskine-Smith tells supporters he's leaving federal politics
CBC News·Jun 5

A Toronto politician, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, is stepping down from his job in the federal government. He's been an MP for ten years and is now leaving to do something else. This means there will be a new election to choose someone to take his place.

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Conservative MP says First Nations votes will be critical in Alberta separation referendum
CBC News·Jun 3·Neutral

Conservative MPs, led by Pierre Poilievre, will spend the summer trying to convince Albertans to stay in Canada. One MP plans to work with Indigenous leaders, believing their votes will be very important if Alberta ever holds a vote on leaving Canada.

Related BillC-279Proposal to Scrap Clarity Act
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Ontario Legislature rising for 21-week summer break until end of October
CBC News·Jun 2

Ontario's politicians are taking a very long summer break, lasting 21 weeks. This means they won't be making new laws or debating important issues until late October. It's a longer break than usual, especially after they just had a long winter break too.

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Trudeau's climate policy architects gather as Carney changes course
CBC News·May 30·Neutral

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his past climate ministers recently met at a private club. This gathering of key climate policy figures is important because it comes as Mark Carney, another influential person, is reportedly changing his views on climate action.

Related BillS-238Law Would Force Banks to Invest in Green Projects
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Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault to resign: sources
CBC News·May 26

A politician from Montreal, Steven Guilbeault, is planning to quit his job. He used to be in charge of the environment for the country. This matters because it means there will be a new person needed to represent his area and potentially a new voice in national politics.

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Carney says House of Commons won't weigh in on Alberta's referendum question
CBC News·May 26·Neutral

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government won't get involved in Alberta's upcoming vote. This vote is important because it could set the stage for Alberta to decide if it wants to separate from Canada.

Related BillC-279Proposal to Scrap Clarity Act
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Federal officials on the defensive as momentum grows against lawful access bill
CBC News·May 20·Leans supportive

Government officials are worried that a new bill called C-22 might not pass. This bill would give spy agencies more power to access people's online information. Without it, the spy agency says it will be harder to protect Canada from threats and work with other countries.

Related BillC-22Law to Let Police Look at Your Online Data
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Despite change to lobbying rules, foreign governments and groups still funding MP travel
CBC News·May 20·Neutral

Even though new rules have reduced some free trips for Canadian politicians, many still travel to places like Taiwan, paid for by foreign governments and groups. These groups aren't officially registered to lobby, which raises concerns about potential foreign influence on our politicians.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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Carney to 'take into account' advice on Senate appointments from Trudeau-era committee
CBC News·May 6·Neutral

Prime Minister Carney said he will consider advice from a special group when choosing new senators. This group was created by a previous Prime Minister to help pick qualified people for the Senate. It's important because it could change who gets chosen for these important jobs.

Related BillC-210Changing the Promise New Politicians Make
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Liberals, Conservatives haggle over a deficit that is both smaller and larger
CBC News·Apr 28·Neutral

The government says they're doing a good job managing money, and the amount Canada owes isn't as bad as expected. But the opposition party doesn't believe them and thinks the government is still spending too much. This matters because how the government spends money affects everyone in Canada.

Related BillC-30Law to Put Spring Economic Plan Into Action
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Bailey's Law, aimed at changing how Canada addresses intimate partner violence, headed to Senate
CBC News·Apr 27·Neutral

A new law called Bailey's Law is going to the Senate. It's named after a woman who was allegedly killed by her husband. The law aims to change how Canada deals with violence between partners.

Related BillC-16Law Changes Aim to Protect Children and Speed Up Court Cases
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Liberals formalize majority, move to limit debate on committee restructuring
CBC News·Apr 27·Neutral

Three new Liberal members of Parliament officially took their seats in the House of Commons this week. Their wins in recent special elections mean Prime Minister Mark Carney's party now has enough seats to form a majority government. This makes it easier for them to pass laws and get things done.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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The important questions raised by Parliament's game of musical chairs
CBC News·Apr 25·Neutral

This article looks at important questions about how Canada's government works, even with all the political disagreements. It explores how our democracy is supposed to function and if it's doing its job properly.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre showcases MPs with new caucus roles
CBC News·Apr 23

Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative party, gave two of his MPs new jobs. One will focus on Canada's plans with countries in Asia, and the other will deal with a court decision in B.C. that has people worried about owning land.

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Prime minister should be required to divest assets, says committee
CBC News·Apr 23·Neutral

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

Related BillC-210Changing the Promise New Politicians Make
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Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate
CBC News·Apr 21·Neutral

Canadian Senators want the government to do more to fight antisemitism. They are asking the government to bring back a special envoy and create a task force to deal with hate crimes. This is because there has been an increase in hate crimes against Jewish people.

Related BillC-9Law Would Toughen Penalties for Hate Speech and Crimes Targeting Religious or Cultural Sites
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Here's the 'experiment' NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics
CBC News·Apr 18

The new NDP leader, Avi Lewis, visited Parliament for the first time this week. He explained his plan for how he wants to change Canadian politics, calling it an "experiment."

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Canadian soldier sues Ottawa and U.S. gun maker over accidental shooting
CBC News·Apr 16·Neutral

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.

Related BillC-22Law to Let Police Look at Your Online Data
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NDP gets parliamentary funding reinstated after last year's historic defeat
CBC News·Apr 15·Neutral

The NDP will once again receive money from Parliament, which had been cut after their big losses last year. This financial boost will help them pay for their work in the House of Commons.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
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Senate committee recommends removing broad immigration powers from border bill
CBC News·Feb 23·Leans critical

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.

Related BillC-12Law to tighten Canada's borders and immigration, plus other security steps