Ep 26: The News Scroll - March Edition
In this episode of Canadian Reformer, Daniel covers six recent stories every Canadian should know.
*Note these are brief summaries. Listeners are strongly encouraged to look into each story on their own and not be quick to assume any positions by the host. Although there are many stories taking place around the world, the primary focus of these events relate to BC and Canada.*
#1 Bill C-9 Passes (as of March, 25th)
Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, advanced to the Senate tonight. The House of Commons adopted it with a 186-137 vote at third reading. Every member of the Liberals and the Bloc Québécois, the two parties that agreed to approve an amendment that repealed the good faith religious speech defense from Canada’s hate speech laws, voted yes. The Conservatives, NDP and Green Party MP Elizabeth May dissented. (Credit: Catholic Register)
* Bill C-9 advances to Senate - Article by Catholic Register [https://www.catholicregister.org/item/3658-bill-c-9-advances-to-senate]
* Psalm 72 in Parliament - Video Clip [https://x.com/TheResistanceCC/status/2036231072946479215?s=20]
Call to Action:
* Pray this bill will be stopped at the Senate.
* Use the ARPA Canada EasyMail Link Here to send a message to the Senate. [https://easymail.arpacanada.ca/welcome/?topic=132]
* Email your MP. Ask them if it should be criminal to read the Bible in public. Ask them if you would be fined or detained for reading the scripture on the walls of Parliament Hill in public. Find your MP here https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search [https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search]
#2 Bill 36 (HPOA) comes into effect April 1,2026
On November 24, 2022, the BC government passed the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), previously known as Bill 36. The government has stated that the aim of this new legislation is to create a modernized regulatory framework for health colleges to better serve the public interest. The HPOA comes into force on April 1, 2026, and will replace the current Health Professions Act (HPA).
* Drea Humphrey Interviews 2 MLAs sharing concerns for HPOA (March 2026) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOGkv23X0Ew]
* Learn more at doctorsofbc.ca [https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/advocacy-policy/advocacy/health-professions-occupations-act]
* Learn more at bcrising.ca [https://bcrising.ca/hpoa/]
Call to action:
1) Ask your doctor and all your friends/colleagues in the medical industry about the Health Professions and Occupations Act. Ask them what they think and how it could impact British Columbians after April 1, 2026.
2) Email your MLA. Tell them the HPOA (previously known as Bill 36) must be repealed immediately. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members [https://www.leg.bc.ca/members]
#3 “Lawful Access” Bill C-22 Announced on March 12th, 2026
Bill C-22 (Lawful Access Act, 2026) is paving the way for unprecedented warrantless tracking of your location, metadata, and digital life. Billed as a tool for "safety," it's a massive privacy invasion where telecoms (Bell, Rogers, Telus etc.) must enable always-on real-time phone location tracking. Police can access it instantly with a warrant, or grab your name, location pings, and metadata (who, when, where you connect) on just "reasonable suspicion" with no judge required. (Credit: PFT)
* Access to Private Data - Article by Epoch Times [https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/what-kind-of-access-to-private-data-would-security-agencies-gain-with-bill-c-22-post-6000459]
* Bill C-22 - Video by Dan Dicks (Press For Truth) [https://youtu.be/Qac99UMBxU4?si=23sIAupAiKbqZSlm]
* Lawyer Highlights key parts of the will - Video by WireTap Media [https://x.com/WiretapMediaCa/status/2034601527667556746?s=20]
* A Tale of Two Bills - Article by Michael Geist [https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/03/a-tale-of-two-bills-lawful-access-returns-with-changes-to-warrantless-access-but-dangerous-backdoor-surveillance-risks-remains/]
* Government wants to track your data with your Service Provider - Video on Youtube [https://youtu.be/ldB7BxBgXHc?si=gftPb3hBHERj6RCP]
Call to Action:
1. Sign the petition at JCCF here. [https://www.jccf.ca/stop-bill-c-22-stop-surveillance-in-canada/]
2. Email your MP. Tell them you are counting on them to vote against this bill. Find your MP here https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search [https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search]
#4 BC Conservative Party Leadership Race
After a decade of NDP chaos British Columbians are demanding a return to common sense, accountability, and responsible government. On May 30, 2026, the Conservative Party of British Columbia will announce a new leader, following an election process where our members will make their voice heard. The new leader will be one who can unite our movement and defeat David Eby’s radical government. Conservatives believe government exists to serve the people, not activists or special interests. Our leadership process reflects that belief: open, democratic, and grounded in real world solutions, not ideological slogans. (Credit: Conservativebc.ca)
* Bhangu endorses Elliot in Leadership Race - Article by BIV [https://www.biv.com/news/commentary/rob-shaw-bhangus-backing-puts-elliott-on-offensive-in-bc-conservative-race-12021972]
* BC Conservative Leadership Candidates - Winner TBD on May 30th, 2026 [https://conservativebc.ca/meet-the-contestants/]
* Kerry-Lynne Findlay - Official Website [https://www.findlay4bc.ca/]
* Rob Shaw: Findlay campaign dissent shakes up Conservative leadership race [https://www.biv.com/news/commentary/rob-shaw-findlay-campaign-dissent-shakes-up-conservative-leadership-race-12054458] - Article by BIV
* BC Conservative Leadership Debate on April, 8th, 2026 - Sold out [https://www.showpass.com/bcjunodebate/]
* Milobar and Elliot ahead in the polls - Article by Castanet [https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/605070/Elliott-Milobar-lead-race-for-BC-Conservative-leadership-poll]
Call to action:
* Ask your neighbors what they think of the current BC government.
* Email your MLA. Tell them you are looking forward to a leadership change in BC. We need more accountability and real solutions to the problems we have in BC. You can mention the Health Care system, crime, drug addiction, SOGI, government-funded gender surgeries for minors etc. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members [https://www.leg.bc.ca/members]
#5 Eviction Notice Given to Homeowners by First Nations Band
People living in a trailer park in the Comox Valley say they’re being evicted unfairly by the K’omoks First Nation. The First Nation has given notice that residents at the Queneesh Mobile Home park have less than two years to move off the property. Many considered them their forever homes. With the high cost of moving a trailer and extremely limited places to legally move them, the residents say they deserve better. “There’s no place to move our trailers to on the Island. We are stuck. We have put our life savings into this trailer, and now we have to leave with nothing. That is ludicrous,” said Kathy Jenkins, a park resident of 34 years. (Credit: Check News)
* Residents at trailer park call eviction by K’omoks First Nation unfair - Report by Check News [https://cheknews.ca/residents-at-trailer-park-call-eviction-by-komoks-first-nation-unfair-1309813/] March 5th, 2026
* Video Report by CTV News - March 12th, 2026 [https://youtu.be/QQoFI7jC2CU?si=tHQZAhX5Vuij0rf6]
* Another blow to BC economy - Ottawa recognizes Aboriginal Title - Article by Fraser Institute [https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/another-blow-bc-economy-ottawa-recognizes-aboriginal-title]
* Are Property Rights in Vancouver at Risk? - Lawyer Tom Isaac on the Loonie Hour Podcast [https://youtu.be/Um6epwpGExE?si=0trs8lePrzClX76w]
* YVR gives portion of revenue to Musqueam Band First Nation - Feb 2025 Article [https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/yvr-vancouver-international-airport-canada-ground-lease-musqueam-first-nation]
* Musqueam and Canada Sign Historic Agreements Recognizing Rights, Stewardship, and Fisheries - Federal Website [https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/musqueam-and-canada-sign-historic-agreements-recognizing-rights-stewardship-and-fisheries.html]
* Squamish Nation will challenge federal agreement - Article by Squamish Chief [https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/squamish-nation-will-defend-rights-title-if-territory-impacted-by-federal-agreement-council-says-12026323]
* Who is the Treaty Commission? - About Us Page [https://bctreaty.ca/about-us/what-we-do/]
Call to action:
1. Email your MLA. Tell them you want DRIPA repealed immediately and you are not in favor of the BC government giving land to other nations. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members [https://www.leg.bc.ca/members]
2. Consider signing a petition to repeal DRIPA [https://www.britishcolumbiainstitute.ca/repeal_dripa]
#6 Christian Heritage Party Lose Appeal in Free Speech Case
The Ontario Court of Appeals today upheld a lower court decision and ruled against the Christian Heritage Party of Canada in a pivotal free speech case. In 2023, CHP Canada attempted to purchase advertising space on bus shelters in Hamilton, Ontario. The proposed poster was a picture of a smiling woman with the message: Woman: An Adult Female. The City of Hamilton rejected the ad, saying it might offend some users of the transit system. The CHP challenged that decision in a judicial review and later took the case to the Ontario Court of Appeals. (Credit: CHP)
* Ontario Court of Appeals Rules Against Free Speech - Official CHP Website [https://www.chp.ca/news/ontario-court-of-appeals-rules-against-free-speech]
* Losing a Battle and Carrying On - Commentary by CHP Leader Rod Taylor [https://www.chp.ca/commentary/losing-a-battle-and-carrying-on]
* Court backs city censorship - Article by Rebel News (Photo of banned ad shown here) [https://www.rebelnews.com/court_backs_city_censorship_ontario_appeal_ruling_blocks_woman_adult_female_ad]
* Is Canada Lost? - Podcast by Dr. Aaron Rock [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3apUDzX1EPkhwsdgbPnJr8?si=VMWbN6JvQIqCyIgHjCDF0A]
Call to action:
1. Email your MLA. Tell them about this decision. Ask them “What is a woman?”. Ask them if it they consider it offensive to define a woman as an adult human female. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members [https://www.leg.bc.ca/members]
2. Email the Christian Heritage Party and share your thoughts on the decision.
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