Canada: MPs scrum on foreign interference, U.S. president's visit, Han Dong's Liberal caucus departure - March 23, 2023

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh comments ahead of the House vote on the NDP's non-binding concurrence motion calling for a public inquiry into alleged foreign interference in Canada's federal elections. He is also asked about his expectations for U.S. President Joe Biden's official visit to Canada and about Han Dong's decision to leave the Liberal caucus and sit as an independent MP. Dong's announcement comes following the publication of a media report concerning his alleged communications with a Chinese diplomat regarding the detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor in China.
Ministers David Lametti (justice), Kamal Khera (seniors) and Mary Ng (international trade) comment on Dong's departure to leave their party's caucus.
Ministers Jean-Yves Duclos (health), Steven Guilbeault (environment) and Marie-Claude Bibeau (agriculture) respond to questions about reports that Canada has reached a deal with the United States that will allow the Canadian government to close the Roxham Road unofficial border crossing.
Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary Jaime Battiste discusses his concerns with proposed changes to federal electoral boundaries that would remove two Mi’kmaw communities from the Nova Scotia riding that he represents. (March 23, 2023)