The private delivery of public services refers to governments paying for-profit companies to provide one or more government services. Examples include hiring consulting firms to guide vaccine rollouts, private contractors to build construction projects, and staffing agencies to hire nurses.

Under the current legal framework, consent from a legal guardian is required for medical decisions involving minors. Healthcare professionals need approval before administering treatment to a child.

"White collar" refers to office-type jobs that typically require formal education or training and do not involve manual labor. Examples of white-collar jobs include company management, lawyers, accountants, financial and insurance jobs, consultants, and computer programmers, among many others.

"Religious proselytism" is the act of attempting to convert individuals from one religion or belief system to another. This often involves sharing religious beliefs, practices, and teachings with the intent of persuading others to adopt them. Proselytism can occur through various means, such as preaching, missionary work, or personal conversations

In October 2024 the Vatican is set to renew for another 2 years its agreement with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with the intention of recognizing the Catholic Church in China. Most of the terms of the agreement are secret, but it is known that it requires Bishops be approved by both the Vatican and the CCP. Before the deal was signed, China's nearly 12 million Catholics were torn between an official church controlled by the Chinese state and a secret church loyal to the Vatican. The US government has pressured the Vatican not to renew the agreement, citing China's religious persecution of Catholics and other minorities.

The Space Silk Road is an initiative by the Chinese government to expand its space program. Among its plan is to build a research station in the moon which if successful could significantly lower the costs of launching spacecrafts and serve as a gateway for future space exploration

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In September 2021, the Trudeau Liberals called a snap election with hopes of forming a majority government. The Liberals won the most seats at 160; as this fell short of the 170 seats needed for a majority in the House of Commons, they formed a 'coalition' government alongside the support of the New Democratic Party (NDP). On September 25, 2024, the Conservatives moved a motion of non-confidence against the Liberal government. If the motion had passed, then Trudeau would have been forced to dissolve parliament and call another snap election.