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Question Period
May 31, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to questions about proposed amendments to Bill C-14, the government’s assisted-dying legislation, as well as concerns about its constitutionality. The bill is set to be voted on at third-reading stage later in the day. Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef addresses concerns about possible electoral reform and whether any reforms would be put to a referendum. Amid concerns raised by the federal environment commissioner, Prime Minister Trudeau faces questions from the NDP about toxins in consumer products. He also addresses the ongoing prosecution of marijuana-related offences despite the drug’s impending legalization. Finance Minister Bill Morneau defends the government’s spending plans. (May 31, 2016)