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MPs Comment on Rex Murphy's Legacy – May 10, 2024
Conservative MP John Williamson speaks about Rex Murphy's contributions to Canada. The veteran journalist has died at the age of 77 following a battle with cancer. Health Minister Mark Holland and Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos are also asked about Murphy's legacy. (no interpretation)
Quebec Bridge, Liberal MP's Committee Comments – May 9, 2024
Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez, Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus, and Bloc Québécois MP Caroline Desbiens discuss the federal government's agreement to buy back the Quebec Bridge from the Canadian National Railway (CN). Linking Quebec City and Lévis, the historic bridge was privatized in 1993 and has been owned by CN since 1995. NDP women and gender equality critic Leah Gazan and NDP deputy leader Alexandre Boulerice speak about women's reproductive rights and access to contraceptives. Their comments come following the annual pro-choice and March for Life rallies on Parliament Hill. Boulerice is asked about Liberal MP Francis Drouin's apology over controversial remarks he made to two witnesses testifying before the House of Commons official languages committee. Bloc Québécois Denis Trudel is also asked about Drouin's apology. Regarding the incident at the committee, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, minister Rodgriguez and Conservative MP Jacques Gourde are asked about the witnesses' comments that attending an English-language university or CEGEP in Quebec increases the probability of living one's life in English. (no interpretation)
Use of Notwithstanding Clause, Hybrid Work Policy – May 8, 2024
Ministers Marci Ien (women and gender equality), Mark Holland (health), Marie-Claude Bibeau (national revenue), Patty Hajdu (Indigenous services) and Gary Anandasangaree (Crown-Indigenous relations) as well as parliamentary secretary James Maloney raise concerns about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s recent comments about using the notwithstanding clause to pass justice reform laws if his party forms government. Ministers François-Philippe Champagne (industry) and Steven Guilbeault (environment) are asked about the federal government's new mandate for federal public servants to work in the office at least three days a week starting in the fall. Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera discuss expectations for the upcoming national summit aimed at improving accessibility for airline passengers with disabilities. Minister Hadju also speaks to the need for the federal government to work productively with Ontario and the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) to provide equitable delivery of health services in the North. Minister Rodriguez, who is also the Quebec lieutenant for the Liberal party, reacts to comments made by Quebec Premier François Legault regarding temporary immigration in the province. (no interpretation)
Liberals on Public Servants' Return-to-Office, Pro-Palestinian Encampment
Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. Ministers Anita Anand (Treasury Board president), Steven MacKinnon (government House leader), François-Philippe Champagne (innovation), Jean-Yves Duclos (public services), Sean Fraser (housing) and MP Stéphane Lauzon comment on the federal government's new requirement for federal employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting in the fall. MPs Francis Drouin and Darrell Samson as well as minister Randy Boissonnault (employment) face questions on federal funding for minority-language post-secondary institutions and on Drouin’s recent comments at the official languages committee examining this topic. MPs Anthony Housefather, Salma Zahid and Shafqat Ali respond to questions on the ongoing pro-Palestinian protest encampment at McGill University in Montreal. Minister Gary Anandasangaree (Crown-Indigenous relations) comments on Bill C-53, the federal government’s legislation that would recognize self-government for the Métis in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Minister Marci Ien (women and gender equality) discusses the government’s policies aimed at addressing intimate partner violence. (May 8, 2024) (no interpretation)
Conservative MP Comments on In-Office Mandate for Federal Public Service
Speaking with reporters after the weekly Conservative caucus meeting, MP Greg McLean is asked about the federal government's new mandate requiring federal public servants to work in the office at least three days week starting in Sept. 9. Most federal workers currently have to be in the office at least two days a week. (May 8, 2024) (no interpretation)
Drug Policy in B.C., Pharmacare Bill – May 7, 2024
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks announces the federal government has approved the B.C. government's request to recriminalize the use of illicit drugs in public spaces. The request comes one year into the province's three-year drug decriminalization pilot project. NDP House leader Peter Julian and Leah Gazan, the party's critic for women and gender equality, speak ahead of the vote in the House of Commons on the the federal government’s pharmacare legislation. Bill C-64 is currently at second reading. Liberal MP Francis Drouin is asked about his recent remarks to two witnesses testifying before the House of Commons official languages committee during its study of federal funding for minority-language post-secondary institutions. Conservative MP Joël Godin also speaks about Drouin's comments. NDP deputy leader Alexandre Boulerice and Peter Julian comment following Bill C-64's adoption at second reading. The pharmacare bill heads next to the House health committee for further scrutiny. (no interpretation)
Ministers Speak with Reporters After Cabinet Meeting
Ministers speak to reporters following the weekly federal cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill. (no interpretation)
Ministers Speak with Reporters Ahead of Cabinet Meeting
Ministers speak to reporters before the weekly federal cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill. (no interpretation)
Ministers on Foreign Interference Bill, B.C. Sikh Leader Arrests
Ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill following the federal cabinet’s weekly meeting. Dominic LeBlanc (public safety) and Arif Virani (justice) face questions on Bill C-70, the federal government’s new legislation to counter foreign interference. LeBlanc and Marc Miller (immigration) comment on reports that the individuals arrested by the RCMP in the killing of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar allegedly entered Canada on student visas. Steven Guilbeault (environment) comments on the explosive devices that were discovered at the site of Northvolt's future EV battery plant in Quebec. Mark Holland (health) faces questions on working with the provinces to address the opioid epidemic and the roll-out of the government’s dental care plan. (May 7, 2024) (no interpretation)
Ministers on Israeli Military Operation in Rafah, CBC/Radio Canada
Ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill before the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. Mélanie Joly (foreign affairs) and Ahmed Hussen (international development) comment on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations and on Israel's military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Joly also faces questions on the Indian government’s reaction to the RCMP arrests made in the killing of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Pascale St-Onge (heritage) and Pablo Rodriguez (transport) comment on the future of government support for CBC and Radio-Canada. François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) faces questions on the explosive devices that were discovered at the site of Northvolt's future EV battery plant in Quebec. Jean-Yves Duclos comments on the way forward for Canada Post’s financial situation following the Crown corporation’s recent posting of a pre-tax loss of $748 million in 2023. (May 7, 2024) (no interpretation)
Arrests in Sikh Activist's Killing, Canada Post, Foreign Interference
Immigration Minister Marc Miller faces questions related to the arrests of three Indian nationals in the 2023 killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. The suspects all reportedly entered Canada on student visas. Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is asked about the financial situation of Canada Post. The Crown corporation recorded a pre-tax loss of $748 million in 2023. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus responds to questions about the calls for the federal government to enact a registry of foreign agents operating in Canada. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec comments briefly on the federal government's introduction of a bill to address foreign interference. Minister Duclos also responds to questions about support for businesses in Kingston that rely on hiring crews for the city's waterways. He is asked as well as repairs for Kingston's damaged LaSalle Causeway bridge. (May 6, 2024) (no interpretation)
Security Concerns over Protests at MP Offices – May 3, 2024
Liberal MP Francis Drouin and NDP foreign affairs critic Heather McPherson comment on concerns over demonstrations that take place outside the constituency offices of members of Parliament. Planned protests against the carbon tax at the offices of Liberal and NDP MPs prompted security warnings from the House of Commons' sergeant-at-arms. McPherson is also asked about pro-Palestinian protests at university campuses across Canada and the first report from the foreign interference inquiry. (no interpretation)
Pro-Palestinian Encampments, Protests at MP Offices, Emissions Report
Justice Minister Arif Virani faces questions about the pro-Palestinian protest encampments at McGill University in Montreal and the University of Toronto. Liberal MPs Kody Blois and Sean Casey are asked about demonstrations outside the constituency offices of members of Parliament. The questions come amid planned protests against the carbon tax outside the offices of Liberal and NDP MPs on May 3. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge and Liberal MP Francis Drouin respond to questions about a plan to reportedly bring the English and French services of CBC and Radio-Canada closer together. Drouin is also asked about protests outside MP offices. NDP deputy leader Alexandre Boulerice, Bloc Québécois natural resources critic Mario Simard, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, and Green MP Mike Morrice react to the new report on Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi is asked about the updated policy requiring federal public servants to work in the office three days a week starting in September. (May 2, 2024) (no interpretation)
MPs Comment on Pierre Poilievre's Ejection from the House – May 1, 2024
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, Green MP Mike Morrice and independent MP Alain Reyes discuss Speaker Greg Fergus’ recent ejection of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre from the House of Commons following a dispute over his use of unparliamentary language during question period. NDP MP Blake Desjarlais speaks about his party's call for the ethics commissioner to investigate a potential conflict of interest involving Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault. The minister remained listed as director of a medical supply company while it was competing for provincial and municipal contracts. (no interpretation)
Conservatives on Dispute with House Speaker, B.C. Drug Decriminalization
Conservatives speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. MPs Bob Zimmer, Rick Perkins, Scott Aitchison and Michael Cooper comment on Speaker Greg Fergus’ ejection of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre from the House of Commons following a dispute over his use of unparliamentary language in question period yesterday. Brad Vis discusses the federal government’s response to British Columbia’s decision to scale back its policy on the decriminalization of drugs in public spaces. (May 1, 2024) (no interpretation)
Liberals on Conservatives' Question Period Dispute, Pro-Palestinian Encampments
Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. They are asked about Speaker Greg Fergus’ ejection of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre from the House of Commons the previous day following a dispute over his use of unparliamentary language during question period. Other topics include the ongoing pro-Palestinian protest encampment at McGill University in Montreal. (May 1, 2024) (no interpretation)
MPs Comment after Conservatives' Question Period Dispute with House Speaker
Speaking with reporters on Parliament Hill, MPs comment on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's ejection from the House of Commons chamber during question period and a subsequent walkout by Conservative MPs. Speaker Greg Fergus ejected the Conservative leader following a dispute over his use of unparliamentary language in a question about drug decriminalization posed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Prior to Poilievre's ejection, the Speaker ordered Conservative MP Rachael Thomas to withdraw from the House for disregarding the authority of the chair. Conservative MPs Michael Barrett, Rachael Thomas, Michelle Rempel Garner, Michelle Ferreri, and Jacques Gourde comment on the dispute. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon, ministers Marc Miller, Gary Anandasangaree, Bill Blair, and Pascale St-Onge, Liberal MPs Adam van Koeverden, Judy Sgro and Terry Sheehan, NDP House leader Peter Julian, NDP deputy leader Alexandre Boulerice, and Bloc Québécois MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe also discuss the incidents. (April 30, 2024) (no interpretation)
MPs on Pierre Poilievre's Justice Reform Comments, Pro-Palestinian Encampments
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP House leader Peter Julian discuss Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s comments on the use of constitutional tools to pass justice laws if his party forms government. The prime minister is also asked about pro-Palestinian protest encampments on university campuses across Canada. (April 30, 2024) (no interpretation)
Ministers on Nicotine Pouch Restrictions, Quebec Secularism Law Appeal
Ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill following the federal cabinet’s weekly meeting. Mark Holland (health) comments on measures included in the recent federal budget to restrict the marketing of nicotine pouches to youth. Arif Virani (justice) responds to questions on whether the federal government intends to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada challenge of Quebec’s secularism bill, Bill 21. Randy Boissonnault (employment) comments on the Quebec government’s efforts to protect the French language in the province. (April 30, 2024) (no interpretation)
Ministers on Pro-Palestinian Encampment, Federal Budget, Drug Decriminalization
Ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill before the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. Arif Virani (justice), Pablo Rodriguez (Transport), Dominic LeBlanc (public safety) face questions on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s comments on the use of constitutional tools to pass justice laws if his party forms government. LeBlanc, Virani and Rodriguez also comment on the pro-Palestinian protest encampment at McGill University in Montreal. LeBlanc responds as well to questions on why parliamentarians who were targeted by China-affiliated hackers were not informed by the Canadian government or security services. Steven MacKinnon (government House leader), Ya'ara Saks (mental health and addictions) and Marc Miller (immigration) face questions on whether the NDP will support the federal budget, British Columbia’s decision to drop the decriminalization of drugs in public, and on the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21. (April 30, 2024) (no interpretation)