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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
  • Rob Shaw: B.C. introduces bill to sue vaping companies for health harms
• 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