By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED October 18, 2022 10:55amET
Public Order Emergency Commission
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is testifying at the federal inquiry into the federal emergency declaration.
In the House
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected in the chamber for question period at 2:15pm ET / 11:15am PT.
This morning Trudeau commented on his government's economic measures aimed at helping Canadians amid the rising cost of living as he headed into the weekly cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill.
"Canadians know that there are headwinds ahead. We've seen rising interest rates, we've seen rising costs of living. That's why we've been acting concretely," PM Justin Trudeau tells reporters ahead of cabinet meeting when asked about the economy and recession concerns.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/eVoyK1jVRE
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Trudeau also responded to questions from reporters about military recruitment, the Canadian economy, and recession concerns.
Also on today's order paper:
- MPs debate a concurrence motion for a report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on support for Russian dissidents, human rights defenders, and conscientious objectors.
WATCH: NDP MP Charlie Angus on clean energy transition plan for Alberta workers
Charlie Angus, the NDP critic for natural resources, calls on the federal government to provide a plan for Alberta workers facing changes in the energy sector. He is joined at the news conference on Parliament Hill by Gil McGowan, the president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, and Gavin McGarrigle, the western regional director for Unifor.
