Liberals comment on public safety minister, recognition of state of Palestine – September 24, 2025
Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting.
Ministers Sean Fraser (justice), Steven MacKinnon (government House leader) and Maninder Sidhu (international trade) as well as MPs James Maloney and Yvan Baker face questions on whether they continue to support Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree following reported comments made by the minister where he said that the government’s push for the gun buyback program was due to political pressure from Quebec.
MPs Fares Al Soud, Anthony Housefather and Salma Zahid respond to questions on the Carney government’s decision to formally recognize the state of Palestine.
Minister François-Philippe Champagne (finance) is questioned about incidents of fraud being perpetrated through cryptocurrency.
MP Mona Fortier and Mackinnon comment on concerns raised over possible cuts to francophone programs in the upcoming budget.
Additionally, Champagne and MacKinnon are asked about reports that an employee from RBC allegedly attempted to access the banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Rob Oliphant (parliamentary secretary to foreign affairs minister) and Kody Blois (parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney) respond to questions on they way forward for bilateral relations with China.
Minister Joël Lightbound (government transformation, public works and procurement) is asked about the future of 24 Sussex Drive and on the government’s plan to sell off public buildings.
Adam van Koeverden (secretary of state for sport) is questioned about sexual abuse in organized sports.
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