Justin Trudeau on Criminalizing Blocking Access to Health-Care Facilities

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau responds to questions from reporters after making an announcement in Vancouver. He is introduced by his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. He announces that a re-elected Liberal government would make it a criminal offence to block access to buildings that provide health care, including hospitals, pharmacies, and abortion clinics. The government would also criminalize protesters who intimidate or threaten health-care professionals carrying out duties, or any patients seeking medical care. The announcement comes amid country-wide protests taking place at hospitals over COVID-19 measures and vaccinations. Trudeau also faces questions over his handling of the pandemic, the SNC-Lavalin affair, and gun control. (September 13, 2021)