Government Lays Out Priorities as Parliament Resumes – September 18, 2023

On Parliament Hill, Government House leader Karina Gould and Housing Minister Sean Fraser hold a news conference as MPs return for the fall sitting of the House of Commons. Gould lays out the government’s priorities which include pursuing legislation to address housing, affordability issues, pharmacare and public safety. Responding to questions from the reporters, Gould comments on the Liberals’ supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP and on the tone the government is setting as Parliament resumes. Fraser faces questions on the recent measures announced by the prime minister to address the housing crisis. (no interpretation)