By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED 6:33pmET
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole told reporters he will meet those in the convoy en route to Ottawa in protest of federal policies on mandatory vaccination -- accusing the Liberal government of furthering division and not standing up for workers.
"The convoy itself is becoming a symbol of the fatigue and the division we're seeing in this country," Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says of truck convoy en route to Ottawa in protest of #COVID19 vaccine mandate; adds he will meet with truckers to hear their concerns. #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/9QNK3wcZGi
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) January 27, 2022
WATCH the full news conference:
Conservatives met today as a number of caucus members showed public support for the convoy.
Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre responds to reports of extremist groups and individuals joining the truck convoy in protest of the federal government’s #COVID19 mandates. #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/uIgBHM7xKP
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) January 27, 2022
Conservatives heard the results of an election post-mortem, while the Liberal caucus began an all-virtual retreat ahead of next Monday and the first House of Commons sitting of 2022.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau briefly addressed Liberal MPs after announcing this morning that he is in isolation.
Last night, I learned that I have been exposed to COVID-19. My rapid test result was negative. I am following @OttawaHealth rules and isolating for five days. I feel fine and will be working from home. Stay safe, everyone – and please get vaccinated.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 27, 2022
Watch Trudeau's remarks to the Liberal caucus:
In Committee
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne faces questions on Canada's critical-mineral sector when he appears at the House of Commons industry committee, followed by national security and other federal officials. 5:30pm ET / 2:30pm PT
WATCH: Hajdu and officials give COVID-19 update for Indigenous communities
In a virtual news conference, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu provides an update on the federal government’s response to COVID-19, focusing on the pandemic’s impact on Indigenous communities in Canada. Representatives from Indigenous Services Canada Patrick Boucher (senior assistant deputy minister) and Dr. Evan Adams (deputy chief medical officer of public health) also take part in the briefing.
