Canada: Ministers comment on COVID-19 border measures, Ukraine conflict – September 22, 2022

Ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its first meeting of the new parliamentary sitting. Jean-Yves Duclos (health), Randy Boissonnault (tourism), Chrystia Freeland (finance), François-Philippe Champagne (innovation), and Marco Mendicino (public safety) face questions about the federal government's possible easing of several COVID-19 measures at the border by September 30, including the mandatory use of the ArriveCan application. Anita Anand (defence) is asked about Canada's support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. Carolyn Bennett (mental health and addictions) discusses the timeline for the government's review of vaping products.