By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED 1:16pmET
In the House
Watch today's question period:
MPs return to the official languages bill (C-13), with a time allocation motion passed for second-reading debate.
And debate continues on a private member's bill from NDP MP Gord Johns on decriminalizing personal drug possession, allowing for record expungement, providing low-barrier access to safe supply, and expanding access to harm reduction, treatment and recovery services.
In Committee
On the agenda at approx. 1pm ET / 10am PT:
Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller appear at the status of women committee, which is studying the relationship between resource development and violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Witnesses go before the industry committee to discuss proposed changes to the Competition Act and Copyright Act found in the budget implementation bill (C-19).
The justice committee considers amendments to Bill C-5.
WATCH: Kenney discusses plan to remain UCP leader until successor is chosen
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney makes brief comments ahead of a cabinet meeting in Calgary.
He announced two days ago that he intends to step down as leader of the United Conservative Party and premier of Alberta. His announcement came following a leadership vote in which he won a narrow majority of 51.4 per cent approval from UCP members.
Kenney stated that the number does not provide adequate support for him to continue as leader. (Note: Audio problems with this video originate at the source)
WATCH: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Sept-Îles, Quebec
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, and Dr. Howard Njoo, the deputy chief public health officer, speak to reporters. (no interpretation)
WATCH: Federal COVID-19 Update
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, and Dr. Howard Njoo, the deputy chief public health officer, speak to reporters. (no interpretation)
Today in Politics Podcast: Mark Sutcliffe and Joanna Smith
Canada is banning Huawei from the country’s 5G telecom networks. Reactions to Jason Kenney’s resignation, as a new leadership candidate steps forward. And Pierre Poilievre faces backlash for comments he made during a podcast.
