House of Commons.
lower house of the Canadian Parliament
- Reports this week
- 17
- Active events
- 5
- Connections
- 168
What's happening
Active this week
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Rules should be established to prevent Members of Parliament from holding second paid jobs.Some support1 report
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Martin supported a petition in the House of Commons while the Canada Revenue Agency clawed back tax benefits from a survivor.Some support1 report
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Katherine Hay plans to sponsor legislation in the House of Commons and Senate, following a rally event by Rally in the Greater Toronto Area.Some support1 report
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Ministers will outline the path forward on MAID as government action takes place in Ottawa.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
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In the House of Commons, a declaration of genocide regarding the residential school system was proposed.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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A House of Commons committee is studying a new Liberal bill, and Free Press is offering subscription access in Canada.Some support1 report
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Andrew Scheer's party offered opposition to the Liberals within the House of Commons.Some support1 report
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UNICEF is evaluating Canada's child well-being outcomes, specifically addressing child poverty through a resolution presented in the House of Commons.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Andrew Lawton is championing a private member's bill in the House of Commons to outline the path forward on MAID.Some support2 reports
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Debate centers on potential foreign influence regarding resource pitches made to the U.S. and the issue of foreign interference in the referendum process in Alberta.Well supported4 reports
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The Department of Defence Production was formally created in Canada, and the government tabled related legislation in Parliament on October 6, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Joël Lightbound introduced Bill C-40 into the House of Commons on October 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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Bill C-22 moved through legislative chambers on August 18, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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Calls for government action on fuel prices.Some support1 report
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Legislation has been introduced by the House of Commons to govern public procurement processes.Some support3 reports
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France is leading the G7 summit in Europe, with Brazil attending, while Bill C-34 addresses AI regulation in Canada and Europe.Well supported3 reports
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In Ottawa, policy debates are underway in the House of Commons, with officials like Anita Anand and Michel Drapeau commenting on government and military issues.Well supported4 reports
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Mark Carney called byelections to maintain control, while Jonathan Wilkinson is serving as Canada's ambassador.Well supported14 reports
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MPs are using Artificial Intelligence tools to draft speeches within the House of Commons.Some support1 report
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The Carney government utilized a parliamentary tool previously used during the Harper era to study a bill.Some support3 reports
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Charlie Angus criticized the use of Artificial Intelligence within the Canadian Parliament on September 24, 2026.Some support8 reports
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An employee was attacked in her apartment in Montreal, leading to a discussion in the House of Commons.Some support2 reports
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CSIS is seeking a lawful access regime via a bill, prompting tech giants to consider changes to their services.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), is being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Government plans to introduce legislation in the House of Commons while considering local issues relevant to Nova Scotia.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Protests targeted the legislative body in Ottawa.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Carney's government confirms a majority in the House of Commons and states legislation is needed to address US tariffs.Well supported4 reports
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The House of Commons is handling the federal budget and economic legislation while global oil prices rise due to ongoing conflict.Some support2 reports
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Canada is discussing becoming an EU associate member while the House of Commons resumes legislative sittings.Some support1 report
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The Bank of Canada's speech addressed current inflation and economic uncertainty, while Members of Parliament debated potential responses to U.S. tariffs.Some support1 report
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The House of Commons enabled the government to pass legislation.Well supported5 reports
One to three months ago
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Vacancies in the House of Commons require new representation, leading to a leadership contest among rivals for the NDP's political future.Some support7 reports4 developments inside
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A cabinet retreat was held in Banff, Alta, where discussions included the trade war with U.S. partners.Some support6 reports
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Canadian government, led by PM Mark Carney, meets with OpenAI and debates major tech bills in the House of Commons.Some support2 reports
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NDP leader Avi Lewis takes the helm following Jagmeet Singh's resignation, seeking a return to Parliament.Some support2 reports
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Bloc Québécois holds representation in Chicoutimi as byelections affect the composition of the House of Commons.Some support1 report
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Joël Lightbound contests seats in the House of Commons amid a rivalry in the Quebec riding.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump's comments are reportedly influencing the outcome of byelections overseen by Elections Canada for the House of Commons.Some support2 reports
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The House of Commons reported on arson attacks, while insurance companies tracked arson incidents in Canada.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A petition involving Jennifer Ball was entered into the House of Commons for review.Some support2 reports
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Accusations made by McPherson regarding sanctions against Igor Makarov, whose business ties included the Canadian energy industry. The matter was discussed in the House of Commons.Some support1 report
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Bill C-22 is facing scrutiny in the House of Commons, with concerns that it could force Signal out of Canada, leading to civil liberties groups issuing strong denunciations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Debates assisted dying legislation in Canada.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Conservative MP Grant Jackson raised concerns about government overreach in the House of Commons.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Shuan Chen was elected to represent a riding in Canada and served in the House of Commons, receiving thanks from Mark Carney.Some support1 report
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Elmer MacKay served in the lower house of Parliament in 2024.Some support3 reports
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Andrew Coyne and Mark Taylor offered critiques regarding representation in the Canadian House of Commons and Senate.Some support1 report
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Infrastructure projects are underway connecting Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Inuvik, alongside Mark Carney pushing a new Act through Parliament.Well supported5 reports5 developments inside
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IFIC submitted recommendations to the House of Commons regarding Canadian retirement savings in 2019.Some support1 report
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A parliamentary committee advises on MAiD policy, defining strict conditions for assisted death.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The House of Commons debated Bill C-218 on August 6 regarding eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).Some support1 report
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An incident occurred at Chilliwack Airport, while the House of Commons debated hybrid Parliament rules.Some support4 reports
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Debate takes place in the House of Commons regarding hybrid work rules for Parliamentarians, influenced by private sector trends and public service realities.Some support9 reports
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Michael Chong argued against hybrid Parliament rules in the House of Commons.Some support2 reports
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Avi Lewis is seeking viability in the House of Commons, with poll findings informing the political discourse on governance.Well supported8 reports
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MMF seeks self-government through legislative process.Some support2 reports
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Government announces investment in passenger locomotive fleet.Some support1 report
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Prakash Koirala, an immigrant from Nepal, joined Canada's House of Commons and engaged in the Liberal Party campaign.Some support1 report
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High-level discussions are underway regarding the G7 summit in France, focusing on global talks, Indigenous services, and critical national legislation in the House of Commons.Some support2 reports6 developments inside
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Lori Idlout must adhere to strict parliamentary ethics rules while serving in the House of Commons.Well supported3 reports
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What's reaching House of Commons
Events traced to House of Commons, step by step, newest first- Labour unrest challenges House of Commons' legislative authorityThe House of Commons faces challenges to its legislative authority from national labour unrestPossible
- House of Commons may pass amendments to support ethanol exportsHouse of Commons may need to pass amendments to Clean Fuel RegulationsPossible
- Provinces may pressure House of Commons to expand mining tax creditsThe House of Commons may face pressure to pass legislation expanding mining tax creditsPossible
Explainers that pass through House of Commons
House of Commons is a step on the way to someone elseAround House of Commons this week
News at the entities that move House of Commons most-
Mark Carney StructuralMark Carney confirmed deaths that occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.Moves House of Commons
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Bloc Québécois StructuralBloc Québécois cited ICASO regarding China's activities, while Blanchet met with Lai Ching-te in Taipei and urged Mark Carney on trade frameworks.Moves House of Commons
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Government of Canada StructuralMark Carney, as Prime Minister, set a housing goal, supported by CMHC and Build Canada Homes.Moves House of Commons
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Liberals StructuralJean Chrétien advised Justin Trudeau on his political fate and predicted Pierre Poilievre would defeat the Liberals.Moves House of Commons
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Elections Canada StructuralThe Canadian Human Rights Commission forced access changes in 1984, linking inaccessibility to low voter turnout.Moves House of Commons
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parliament StructuralLuca Niculescu's cabinet nominees face parliamentary hearings today.Moves House of Commons
Connections
The 40 strongest of 168, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Hansard Structural
Hansard is the official record documenting the parliamentary debates conducted by the House of Commons.
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Mark Carney Structural
Mark Carney's government utilizes the House of Commons as the institutional platform to pass legislation and maintain parliamentary control.
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Bloc Québécois Structural
The Bloc Québécois is a political faction whose members sit in the House of Commons and actively participate in its legislative and electoral functions.
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Robinson Structural
Robinson held the formal role of a Member of Parliament within the House of Commons.
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Government of Canada Structural
The House of Commons serves as the necessary legislative body through which the Government of Canada introduces and passes laws.
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Liberals Structural
The Liberals hold seats and actively drive legislative changes while operating within the House of Commons.
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Alberta Operational
Alberta and the House of Commons engage in active policy negotiation, conflict, and mutual influence regarding federal legislation and provincial interests.
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Arnold Structural
Arnold serves as a Member of Parliament within the House of Commons.
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Heather McPherson Structural
Heather McPherson serves as a Member of Parliament and actively participates in the legislative processes of the House of Commons.
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Cathay Wagantall Structural
Cathay Wagantall serves as a representative member within the House of Commons.
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Canadian Armed Forces Structural
House of Commons legislation defines the military jurisdiction and operational scope of the Canadian Armed Forces.
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senate Structural
The Senate and House of Commons engage in a formal, reciprocal legislative process, transferring bills for passage.
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Liberals Structural
The ruling party (Liberals) holds the majority and exercises formal control over the proceedings and legislative agenda of the House of Commons.
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Don Davies Structural
Don Davies serves as the NDP House leader and actively participates in legislative proceedings within the House of Commons.
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Ottawa Structural
The House of Commons operates within Ottawa, which serves as the necessary geographical and political context for its legislative functions.
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Nancy Karetak-Lindell Structural
Nancy Karetak-Lindell functions as a private member introducing legislation within the House of Commons.
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Avi Lewis Structural
Avi Lewis is actively seeking and pursuing a functional role within the House of Commons.
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Elections Canada Structural
Elections Canada is the formal body responsible for managing byelections to fill vacancies in the House of Commons.
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Elizabeth May Structural
Elizabeth May serves as a member of the House of Commons, utilizing its formal structures for legislative and political action.
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service Structural
CSIS operates under the legal framework and legislation debated by the House of Commons.
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Health Canada Structural
The House of Commons passes legislation (Bill C-30) that grants specific regulatory authority to Health Canada regarding pesticide bans.
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Mandy Gull-Masty Structural
The individual utilizes the House of Commons as the formal venue to introduce and discuss drinking water related legislation.
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James Maloney Structural
James Maloney holds a formal chair position on a committee within the House of Commons.
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British Columbia Structural
The realities of land use and resource management in British Columbia exert constant pressure on the provincial legislative body to govern and respond.
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Peel Structural
The local government body of Peel operates under the legislative framework established by the House of Commons.
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Transport Canada Structural
A Minister representing Transport Canada holds the role of Leader of Government within the House of Commons, reflecting the executive's role in the legislature.
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Alexandre Boulerice Structural
Alexandre Boulerice serves as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons.
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Jean Augustine Structural
Jean Augustine serves as an elected member of the House of Commons.
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Michael Chong Structural
Michael Chong's function as a legislator is defined by and operates within the institutional framework of the House of Commons.
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Pierre Poilievre Structural
The relationship is evidenced by A being the target of a petition regarding funding within B's operational scope.
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Steven Guilbeault Structural
Steven Guilbeault served as an elected Member of Parliament within the House of Commons.
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governor-general Structural
The office of the Governor-General holds formal powers, including the requirement for the dissolution of the House of Commons to avoid censure.
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Jagmeet Singh Structural
Jagmeet Singh held a leadership role within the institutional framework of the House of Commons.
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Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Structural
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's function is subject to the legislative oversight and policy framework of the House of Commons.
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Dominic LeBlanc Structural
Dominic LeBlanc is formally summoned by the House of Commons committee to appear and participate in legislative proceedings.
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Arpan Khanna Structural
Arpan Khanna serves as a Member of Parliament within the House of Commons.
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Conservative Party of Canada Structural
The House of Commons proposes a loyalty agreement that affects the operational standards for candidates in the Conservative Party of Canada.
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parliament Structural
The House of Commons functions as a key legislative component of the larger Parliament, through which bills are processed and regulated.
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Julie Dabrusin Structural
Julie Dabrusin participates in the formal legislative processes of the House of Commons by appearing before a committee.
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Louise Arbour Structural
Louise Arbour's reports and expertise functionally influence the legislative debate and lawmaking processes of the House of Commons.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
12 events- Rules should be established to prevent Members of Parliament from holding second paid jobs.
- Martin supported a petition in the House of Commons while the Canada Revenue Agency clawed back tax benefits from a survivor.
- Katherine Hay plans to sponsor legislation in the House of Commons and Senate, following a rally event by Rally in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Ministers will outline the path forward on MAID as government action takes place in Ottawa.
- A House of Commons committee is studying a new Liberal bill, and Free Press is offering subscription access in Canada.
- Andrew Scheer's party offered opposition to the Liberals within the House of Commons.
- Andrew Lawton is championing a private member's bill in the House of Commons to outline the path forward on MAID.
- Debate centers on potential foreign influence regarding resource pitches made to the U.S. and the issue of foreign interference in the referendum process in Alberta.
- The Department of Defence Production was formally created in Canada, and the government tabled related legislation in Parliament on October 6, 2026.
- Joël Lightbound introduced Bill C-40 into the House of Commons on October 6, 2026.
- Calls for government action on fuel prices.
- Legislation has been introduced by the House of Commons to govern public procurement processes.
September 2026
17 events- UNICEF is evaluating Canada's child well-being outcomes, specifically addressing child poverty through a resolution presented in the House of Commons.
- MPs are using Artificial Intelligence tools to draft speeches within the House of Commons.
- The Carney government utilized a parliamentary tool previously used during the Harper era to study a bill.
- Charlie Angus criticized the use of Artificial Intelligence within the Canadian Parliament on September 24, 2026.
- An employee was attacked in her apartment in Montreal, leading to a discussion in the House of Commons.
- CSIS is seeking a lawful access regime via a bill, prompting tech giants to consider changes to their services.
- Protests targeted the legislative body in Ottawa.
- Carney's government confirms a majority in the House of Commons and states legislation is needed to address US tariffs.
- The House of Commons is handling the federal budget and economic legislation while global oil prices rise due to ongoing conflict.
- Canada is discussing becoming an EU associate member while the House of Commons resumes legislative sittings.
- The Bank of Canada's speech addressed current inflation and economic uncertainty, while Members of Parliament debated potential responses to U.S. tariffs.
- A cabinet retreat was held in Banff, Alta, where discussions included the trade war with U.S. partners.
- Canadian government, led by PM Mark Carney, meets with OpenAI and debates major tech bills in the House of Commons.
- NDP leader Avi Lewis takes the helm following Jagmeet Singh's resignation, seeking a return to Parliament.
- Bloc Québécois holds representation in Chicoutimi as byelections affect the composition of the House of Commons.
- Joël Lightbound contests seats in the House of Commons amid a rivalry in the Quebec riding.
- Donald Trump's comments are reportedly influencing the outcome of byelections overseen by Elections Canada for the House of Commons.
August 2026
11 events- Bill C-22 moved through legislative chambers on August 18, 2026.
- The House of Commons reported on arson attacks, while insurance companies tracked arson incidents in Canada.
- A petition involving Jennifer Ball was entered into the House of Commons for review.
- Accusations made by McPherson regarding sanctions against Igor Makarov, whose business ties included the Canadian energy industry. The matter was discussed in the House of Commons.
- Shuan Chen was elected to represent a riding in Canada and served in the House of Commons, receiving thanks from Mark Carney.
- Andrew Coyne and Mark Taylor offered critiques regarding representation in the Canadian House of Commons and Senate.
- IFIC submitted recommendations to the House of Commons regarding Canadian retirement savings in 2019.
- The House of Commons debated Bill C-218 on August 6 regarding eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).
- An incident occurred at Chilliwack Airport, while the House of Commons debated hybrid Parliament rules.
- Debate takes place in the House of Commons regarding hybrid work rules for Parliamentarians, influenced by private sector trends and public service realities.
- Michael Chong argued against hybrid Parliament rules in the House of Commons.
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July 2026
8 events- Mark Carney called byelections to maintain control, while Jonathan Wilkinson is serving as Canada's ambassador.
- Vacancies in the House of Commons require new representation, leading to a leadership contest among rivals for the NDP's political future.
- Elmer MacKay served in the lower house of Parliament in 2024.
- Avi Lewis is seeking viability in the House of Commons, with poll findings informing the political discourse on governance.
- MMF seeks self-government through legislative process.
- Government announces investment in passenger locomotive fleet.
- Prakash Koirala, an immigrant from Nepal, joined Canada's House of Commons and engaged in the Liberal Party campaign.
- Lori Idlout must adhere to strict parliamentary ethics rules while serving in the House of Commons.
June 2026
12 events- In the House of Commons, a declaration of genocide regarding the residential school system was proposed.
- France is leading the G7 summit in Europe, with Brazil attending, while Bill C-34 addresses AI regulation in Canada and Europe.
- In Ottawa, policy debates are underway in the House of Commons, with officials like Anita Anand and Michel Drapeau commenting on government and military issues.
- Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), is being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.
- Government plans to introduce legislation in the House of Commons while considering local issues relevant to Nova Scotia.
- The House of Commons enabled the government to pass legislation.
- Bill C-22 is facing scrutiny in the House of Commons, with concerns that it could force Signal out of Canada, leading to civil liberties groups issuing strong denunciations.
- Debates assisted dying legislation in Canada.
- Conservative MP Grant Jackson raised concerns about government overreach in the House of Commons.
- Infrastructure projects are underway connecting Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Inuvik, alongside Mark Carney pushing a new Act through Parliament.
- A parliamentary committee advises on MAiD policy, defining strict conditions for assisted death.
- High-level discussions are underway regarding the G7 summit in France, focusing on global talks, Indigenous services, and critical national legislation in the House of Commons.