Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and ministers on Sudan evacuation plan, PSAC strike – April 25, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. The prime minister, Anita Anand (defence) and Mélanie Joly (foreign affairs) comment on the federal government’s ongoing efforts to evacuate Canadian citizens and diplomats from Sudan as the crisis in the East African country escalates.
Trudeau, François-Philippe Champagne (innovation), Mona Fortier (treasury board), Omar Alghabra (transport) and Randy Boissonault (associate finance minister) face questions on the ongoing public service worker strike and the impacts it may have on the Canadian economy.
Champagne also comments briefly on Canada's involvement in the Artemis II mission, the first crewed expedition to fly around the moon in half a century.
Ginette Petitpas Taylor (official languages) discusses Bill C-13, the federal government’s legislation to modernize the Official Languages Act.
Pablo Rodriguez (heritage) comments on Bill C-11, the federal government’s online streaming bill, which is expected to pass in the Senate in the coming days.
David Lametti (justice) responds to questions on calls for federal bail reform.
Diane Lebouthillier (revenue) comments on new concerns raised by the taxpayers' ombudsperson regarding the Canada Revenue Agency.