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May 4, 2016
Six months into the government’s first mandate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers a range of questions including: the government’s plan to run consecutive deficits over four years; plans to tackle tax avoidance schemes by wealthy Canadians; and the decision to engage with Iran, despite allegations of state sponsored terrorism in the country. The prime minister also addresses the federal response to the wildfires in Alberta and the evacuation of Fort McMurray. Finance Minister Bill Morneau is repeatedly pressed on the federal budget. Chrystia Freeland (Minister of International Trade) faces accusations she has wasted thousands of taxpayer dollars on international trips, meetings and television appearances. Gudie Hutchings (Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism) is asked about tax rates for small businesses. Jane Philpott (Minister of Health) is asked about mental health support and funding for Attawapiskat First Nation. (May 4, 2016)