Legislation
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New B.C. legislation would disqualify municipal politicians convicted for indictable offenceIf passed, the legislation would also require an elected official be put on mandatory paid leave when charged with a criminal offence until the criminal process is complete.PoliticsApr 7
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Rent cap unenforceable until legislated: Service New BrunswickThe proposed N.B. rent cap of 3.8 per cent retroactive to Jan. 1, would mean rental increases issued after that date are invalid if they surpass the cap.PoliticsMar 26
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New bill at Manitoba legislature targets scrap metal thievesThe province has introduced a new bill at the Manitoba Legislature which takes aim at scrap metal thieves.CrimeDec 2, 2021
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Saskatchewan government introduces amendments to Trespass ActThe Saskatchewan government introduces amendments to a legislation where trespassers will face stronger penalties for breaking the law in the province.PoliticsNov 4, 2021
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B.C. to bring in ‘cooling off periods’ amid soaring real estate salesOne of the practices under the microscope is looking at alternatives to the blind bidding system, as well as waiving conditions in order to put in a more competitive offer.EconomyNov 4, 2021
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New legislation to benefit Saskatchewan construction workersA new legislation from the Government of Saskatchewan will benefit construction workers and allow them to be paid for their labour in a timely manner.CanadaOct 21, 2021
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Sask RCMP to disclose info to potential domestic violence victims under ‘Clare’s Law’Saskatchewan Mounties are now participating in Clare’s Law after changes were made to the RCMP regulations over privacy concerns.CanadaMar 31, 2021
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B.C. looks to extend rent freeze to end of 2021The changes will also cap future rent increases to the rate of inflation, stop illegal renovictions and change the rent resolution process.PoliticsMar 1, 2021
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Clare’s Law in Saskatchewan used handful of times; RCMP review their roleSaskatchewan, which has struggled with some of the highest rates of domestic violence per capita in the country, was the first in Canada to adopt ‘Clare's Law.’CanadaMar 1, 2021
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Indigenous filmmaker is calling for fines and jail time for those falsely claiming to be IndigenousA popular Haida Nation filmmaker is trying to put an end to people falsely claiming to be Indigenous by introducing the Indigenous Identity Act.PoliticsJan 19, 2021
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