Federal ministers comment on B.C. LNG project, bomb threat reports – September 16
Prime Minister Mark Carney and ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its first weekly meeting of the fall parliamentary sitting. The prime minister comments on his upcoming trip to Mexico, where he is expected to discuss trade, energy, security and bolster the Canada-Mexico bilateral relationship.
Minister Gary Anandasangaree (public safety) and David McGuinty (defence) comment on reports of bomb threats yesterday at the Calgary International Airport, where NORAD responded by deploying CF-18 and F-15 fighter aircraft. McGuinty is also asked about news reports that Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to leave cabinet for a position as envoy to Ukraine.
Julie Dabrusin (environment) and Tim Hodgson (energy and natural resources) speak about the British Columbia government’s conditional approval of an LNG liquified natural gas project north of Prince Rupert, backed by the Nisga’a First Nation. Dabrusin also faces questions on the federal government’s plans for greenhouse gas emissions targets.
Mélanie Joly (industry) is asked about whether Canada is considering reducing its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in response to Beijing’s tariffs on Canadian canola producers. She also comments on UK-based mining company Anglo America plc’s attempts to acquire Vancouver-based Teck Resources Ltd.
Sean Fraser (justice) speaks about incoming pieces of legislation that will be introduced in the coming months, one on protecting places of worship, and another on bail reform.
Patty Hajdu (job families) responds to questions on a new report on the increase of the use of food banks in Canada.
Evan Solomon (artificial intelligence) speaks about a new bill that will be brought in by the government this fall related to privacy and security.
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