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In the news today: Carney meets Zelenskyy, MAID laws debate, Tessa Virtue returns
Carney will also hold bilateral talks with five leaders as Canada advances First Nations water legislation and Parliament faces new MAID legal challenges.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, focusing on sustaining international support for Ukraine and advancing peace efforts.
The summit agenda includes discussions on Middle East conflicts and global aid pullback, while Carney attends bilateral meetings with leaders from Italy, the United Arab Emirates, India, and South Korea.
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to table legislation governing clean drinking water in First Nations communities, with the bill focusing on the progressive realization of water access.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel stated the government is awaiting a parliamentary committee report before deciding on MAID for individuals with mental illness, while advocacy groups remain divided on the laws.
Parliament is expected to rise by Friday, meaning proposed legislation will likely not face debate or a vote until the Fall, delaying decisions on contentious matters.