A bevy of bills get introduced in the BC Legislature, Rustad’s caucus troubles continue and Carney changes his signature legislation.

Links

• In John Rustad’s hunt for a leak, B.C. Conservative MLAs have their phones searched | CBC News 





• The NDP sets a trap. The B.C. Conservatives walk right into it | Vancouver Sun 





• B.C. bill that would have stopped puberty blockers defeated 

• White House talks ‘successful, positive, substantive,’ but no relief on steel just yet, says LeBlanc | CBC 





• Canada has been working for years to prepare for Golden Dome, Air Force general says – The Globe and Mail 





• Billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized election sign targeting B.C. NDP | CBC News





• Elections BC Notice of Fine





• Fall federal budgets to become the norm, Champagne says – The Globe and MailLiberals in closed-door talks to boost NDP funding, claim it’s not related to upcoming budget vote





• Aspiring NDP leader who has raised thousands may be breaking party rules, official says 





• Yves Engler Fires Back at NDP CEO 





• Canadian residency, language provisions added to bill on citizenship by descent





• Conservatives want to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents  





• Public Safety Minister set to table new version of strong borders bill after slew of criticism – The Globe and Mail 





• Understanding Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, Bill C-12

BC Legislature Bills: 

• Bill 17 – Intimate images Stronger protections coming for people affected by intimate-image abuse 





• Bill 18 – Sexual violence policy Stronger measures will address sexual violence at post-secondary schools 





• Bill 19 – School Amendment (childcare) Province to remove barriers, make way for more child care at schools 





• Bill 20 – Construction prompt payment New legislation will ensure prompt payment in B.C.’s construction industry 





• Bill 21 – AG Statute amendments (2) Introduction of attorney general statutes amendment act (No. 2), 2025





• Bill 22 – Statutes Act 





• Bill 23 – Regulations Act New legislation makes online versions of B.C. laws official (and 22)





• Bill 24 – Vaping damages New law will hold vape manufacturers accountable for public health costs
  
  
  
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• Bill 25 – Housing amendments Introduction of housing and municipal affairs statutes amendment act, 2025





• Bill 26 – Vancouver Charter Amendments Vancouver residents will have say on park board’s future – Can save for Cambie report





• Bill 27 – Misc Statutes (2) New meeting rules will strengthen Indigenous, local government relations and Introduction of miscellaneous statutes amendment act (No. 2), 2025 





• Bill 28 – Business Practices & Consumer Protection Amendment Stronger tools coming to protect people from credit fraud 





• Bill 29 – Child, Family & Community Service Amendment Safety planning updated to better support children, families