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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