Canada: MPs scrum on Stellantis EV plant deal dispute, passage of official languages bill – May 15, 2023

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland briefly comments on the decision of automaker Stellantis to halt construction of its electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, over a subsidy dispute with the federal government. Liberal MPs Irek Kusmierczyk and Ryan Turnbull also respond to questions about the Stellantis deal.
Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor comments following the House of Commons' passage of C-13, the government's bill to modernize the Official Languages Act.
Bloc Québécois House leader Alain Therrien speaks with reporters about the defeat of his party's motion on immigration levels. He also comments on the passage of Bill C-13.