Canada: Liberal MPs on RCMP contract, firearms legislation, Haiti – December 7, 2022

Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. Ministers Marco Mendicino (public safety), François-Philippe Champagne (industry), and David Lametti (justice), as well as Mark Holland (government House leader) face questions about a federal contract for maintaining RCMP communications equipment being awarded to a company with ties to the Chinese government.
Mendicino, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Kody Blois are asked about amendments to Bill C-21, the government's gun-control legislation.
Defence Minister Anita Anand comments on the situation in Haiti and Major-General Dany Fortin's acquittal on a sexual assault charge.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser is asked about visa issues affecting delegates who want to attend COP15, the UN biodiversity conference taking place in Montreal. He also responds to questions about the resettlement of Afghan nationals.
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier comments on the auditor general's latest reports on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez faces questions about the staff changes at the National Gallery of Canada.