Canada: Liberals on priorities for Parliament’s return – January 27, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds the second day of its winter caucus meetings.
Mark Holland (house leader) outlines the government's priorities for the coming sitting of Parliament and also comments on the amendments to bill C-21, the firearms bill.
Jean-Yves Duclos (minister of health) responds to questions on the ongoing negotiations between the provinces and the federal government over health funding.
François-Philippe Champagne (minister of innovation, science and industry), Karina Gould (minister of families, children and social development) and Ahmed Hussen (minister of housing) comment on the appointment of Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative to combat Islamophobia.
Marco Mendicino (minister of public safety) discusses RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's decision to not ban the "choke-hold" control technique and the recent spike of violence on the Toronto transit system.
Pascale St-Onge (minister of sport) comments on calls for the government to launch an inquiry into Canada’s sport system following allegations of abuse.
MP Charles Sousa responds to questions on the government's financial constraints and challenges for the coming year.