Ministers scrum on election integrity, Alberta sovereignty bill, firearms legislation

Ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal Liberal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly comments on the death of a Canadian teenager in Jerusalem, allegations of Chinese interference in the 2019 Canadian federal election, and Canada’s sanctions against Israel. Tourism Minister and Alberta MP Randy Boissonnault reacts to Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement that she plans to move ahead with her proposed Alberta sovereignty bill. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino responds to questions about C-21, the government’s firearms bill. Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier are asked about the lack of French-speaking witnesses who have testified at the inquiry looking into the government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act. (November 23, 2022)