Canada: MPs on Sudan crisis, foreign interference, harbour fence in Newfoundland and Labrador – May 3, 2023

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Defence Minister Anita Anand and Immigration Minister Sean Fraser provide an update on Canada’s response to the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Minister Anand is also asked about Russia's claims that Ukraine attempted to assassinate President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack.
NDP MP Charlie Angus comments on the alleged threats to Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family from a Chinese diplomat. The Conservative MP was allegedly targeted due to his Uyghur genocide motion, which he sponsored in February 2021.
Conservative housing critic Scott Aitchison discusses his party's opposition day motion on home ownership and renting affordability.
Ministers Omar Alghabra (transport), Seamus O'Regan (labour) and Joyce Murray (fisheries) are asked about Newfound and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey's call for the harbour fence in St. John's to be torn down. The premier wrote to the federal transport minister last summer on the issue.