Canada: MPs scrum on downed aerial objects, Liberals' ethics violations – February 14, 2023

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray, who is also the minister responsible for the Canadian Coast Guard, provide an update on recovery operations for the two unidentified aerial objects that were recently shot down over the Yukon and Lake Huron. Mendicino also responds to questions on the next steps for the federal government’s firearms legislation, Bill C-21, following the Liberals' decision to withdraw their amendments to the proposed law.
Conservative MP Ben Lobb comments on safety concerns for residents following the downing of an unidentified aerial object over his riding of Huron-Bruce, Ontario.
Parliamentary secretary Greg Fergus responds to the federal ethics commissioner's finding that he breached the Conflict of Interest Act by writing a letter to the CRTC in support of a television channel's application for a broadcasting license. International Trade Minister Mary Ng, who was recently found to have violated federal ethics rules, is also questioned about Fergus’ ethics breach. Conservative ethics critic Michael Barrett discusses the violations by Liberal MPs.
NDP health critic Don Davies discusses the decision by Canada’s premiers to accept the federal government’s offer on health-care funding.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault responds to questions on the possibility that the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa may not open this year.