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Question Period
May 20, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef continues to face intense questioning over the government’s proposed electoral reforms. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is asked about the process for reviewing the proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline. International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland discusses negotiations with the United States regarding the softwood lumber trade. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay responds to concerns about the labelling of genetically modified salmon, which has recently been approved for sale in Canada. Other issues discussed include the constitutionality of Bill C-14 (the government’s assisted-dying legislation), an overhaul of the federal public service payroll system, and the government’s handling of a class-action lawsuit involving veterans.