House of Commons.
lower house of the Canadian Parliament
- Reports this week
- 21
- Active events
- 12
- Connections
- 150
What's happening
Active this week
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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.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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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
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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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UNICEF is evaluating Canada's child well-being outcomes, specifically addressing child poverty through a resolution presented in the House of Commons.Some support2 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
One to three months ago
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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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Bill C-22 moved through legislative chambers on August 18, 2026.Some support3 reports
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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 supported3 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 supported3 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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Sibbeston served as N.W.T.'s senator while a private members bill went to the House of Commons and an amendment failed in the Senate.Some support1 report
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The Liberals' government controls the House of Commons, and the Canada Revenue Agency is the tax collection agency of Canada.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation questioned the Canada Revenue Agency regarding the limits of its authority over legislation that has not yet been passed.Well supported3 reports
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The House of Commons passed legislation implementing an economic update and stripping military jurisdiction over sexual offenses.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Arbitration resolved collective bargaining failures regarding wages involving the Public Service Alliance of Canada.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Corrine Sparks and Jean Augustine were elected to the House of Commons and appointed to the equity council.Some support1 report
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The House of Commons passed the Multiculturalism Act, celebrating diverse communities and their contributions to Canadian society.Some support1 report
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The lower house handled major political resignations on May 26, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Delegates met in Charlottetown for a conference whose outcomes will influence later acknowledgments in the House of Commons.Some support2 reports
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A study suggests reforms for federal politicians, arguing for changes to party discipline within the House of Commons.Some support2 reports
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Bill C-30 has been updated to reflect that cabinet now has the authority to make decisions regarding pesticide bans, shifting power away from scientific advice.Some support2 reports
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Jardine met with veterans in Edmonton, and the House of Commons received reports regarding veteran care.Some support2 reports
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Cabinet members are also property owners, and MPs' spouses earn rental income.Some support1 report
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Around House of Commons this week
News at the entities that move House of Commons most-
Government of Canada StructuralThe Government of Canada has announced an investment in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) specifically dedicated to concussion research.Moves House of Commons
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Mark Carney StructuralMark Carney visited India to launch CEPA talks, positioning Mexico and Canada as potential alternative markets for Indian exports.Moves House of Commons
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Alberta OperationalSystemic healthcare failures are being reported in Alberta, specifically concerning infectious disease issues at the University of Alberta Hospital.Moves House of Commons
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Elections Canada StructuralCandidate Matt Kindbom worked with Elections Ontario, Elections Canada, and briefly with the UN in Halton Hills.Moves House of Commons
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Avi Lewis StructuralDiscussions over the Canada Labour Code are threatening the right to strike and ministerial intervention power.Moves House of Commons
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves House of Commons
Connections
The 40 strongest of 150, 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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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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Mark Carney Structural
Mark Carney utilizes the House of Commons as the institutional platform to pass legislation and maintain government majority.
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Bloc Québécois Structural
The Bloc Québécois is a political faction whose members are constituents of 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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Nancy Karetak-Lindell Structural
Nancy Karetak-Lindell functions as a private member introducing legislation within the House of Commons.
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Arnold Structural
Arnold serves as a Member of Parliament within the House of Commons.
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Alberta Operational
Alberta and the House of Commons engage in active policy negotiation, conflict, and influence regarding energy policy, carbon pricing, and federal services.
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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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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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Cathay Wagantall Structural
Cathay Wagantall serves as a representative member within the House of Commons.
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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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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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Alexandre Boulerice Structural
Alexandre Boulerice serves as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons.
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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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Liberals Structural
The Liberals hold a significant number of MPs and actively drive legislative changes 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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Don Davies Structural
Don Davies participated in legislative proceedings within the House of Commons, specifically regarding motions on pricing.
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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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Avi Lewis Structural
Avi Lewis is actively seeking and pursuing a seat and functional role within the House of Commons.
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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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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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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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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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Prakash Koirala Structural
Prakash Koirala serves as a member of the House of Commons.
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François-Philippe Champagne Structural
Champagne operates within the House of Commons by tabling legislation and consulting on the federal budget process.
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Luc Berthold Structural
Luc Berthold participates in the legislative function of the House of Commons by debating policy issues like AI lawmaking.
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North Vancouver Structural
North Vancouver functions as a constituency whose members are elected to the House of Commons.
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Larry Brock Structural
Larry Brock held a formal role as a Member of Parliament and critic within the House of Commons before resigning.
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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.
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Anthony Rota Structural
Anthony Rota served in the specific functional capacity of Speaker within the House of Commons.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
17 events- 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.
- UNICEF is evaluating Canada's child well-being outcomes, specifically addressing child poverty through a resolution presented in the House of Commons.
- 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- 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.
- Bill C-22 moved through legislative chambers on August 18, 2026.
- 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.
July 2026
12 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.
- Sibbeston served as N.W.T.'s senator while a private members bill went to the House of Commons and an amendment failed in the Senate.
- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation questioned the Canada Revenue Agency regarding the limits of its authority over legislation that has not yet been passed.
- Corrine Sparks and Jean Augustine were elected to the House of Commons and appointed to the equity council.
- The House of Commons passed the Multiculturalism Act, celebrating diverse communities and their contributions to Canadian society.
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June 2026
20 events- 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.
- The Liberals' government controls the House of Commons, and the Canada Revenue Agency is the tax collection agency of Canada.
- The House of Commons passed legislation implementing an economic update and stripping military jurisdiction over sexual offenses.
- Arbitration resolved collective bargaining failures regarding wages involving the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
- The lower house handled major political resignations on May 26, 2026.
- Delegates met in Charlottetown for a conference whose outcomes will influence later acknowledgments in the House of Commons.
- A study suggests reforms for federal politicians, arguing for changes to party discipline within the House of Commons.
- Bill C-30 has been updated to reflect that cabinet now has the authority to make decisions regarding pesticide bans, shifting power away from scientific advice.
- Jardine met with veterans in Edmonton, and the House of Commons received reports regarding veteran care.
- Cabinet members are also property owners, and MPs' spouses earn rental income.