Ministers comment on President Trump’s Gordie Howe Bridge Threats – February 10, 2026

Ministers comment on President Trump’s Gordie Howe Bridge Threats – February 10, 2026

February 10, 2026 at 12:01 pm  Federal, Politics, Video



Prime Minister Mark Carney and ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. The prime minister speaks about the phone call he had this morning with Donald Trump following the U.S. president’s threats to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit.

Minister Mélanie Joly (industry), François-Philippe Champagne (finance) and Steven MacKinnon (government House leader) also comment on the U.S. president’s most recent threat against Canada.

Joly comments on reports that Canada has apparently started making payments for 14 additional U.S.-built F-35 fighter jets.

Minister Sean Fraser (justice) and MacKinnon are asked about Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act.

Minister Shafqat Ali (Treasury Board president) faces questions on the government’s move to mandate federal public servants back to the office 4 days a week starting in July 2026.

Minister Evan Solomon (AI) responds to questions on the issues surrounding the regulation of artificial intelligence.

source

No conversations yet

Activity Stream

Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 8:00 am - David Suzuki posted on their blog: What birders can tell us about our connection to nature
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 8:00 am - David Suzuki posted on their blog: German scientists issue stark climate warning
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 8:00 am - David Suzuki posted on their blog: Jane Goodall challenged the divide between human and non-human animalsls
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 8:00 am - David Suzuki posted on their blog: Jane Goodall challenged the divide between human and non-human animals
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 5:23 pm - Kamloops Film Society posted on their blog: Met Opera Special Event – The Kamloops Film Society
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 8:00 am - David Suzuki posted on their blog: A global peace plan: Stop burning fossil fuels
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 8:31 pm - Transition Kamloops posted on their blog: 2026: A great year to get involved in action projects!
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm - Transition Kamloops posted on their blog: Bridging Place and Policy: Student Geography Research from the 2025 Conference at TRU
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:19 pm - Transition Kamloops posted on their blog: The Cost of a Bus Ride
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:19 pm - Transition Kamloops posted on their blog: Vested Interests: A Climate Fashion Show
Full Stream

Upcoming Events

Ivan Decker: Million Dollar Comedy Tour
Saturday Jun 13
All Events