PM Trudeau, Ministers on Aerial Objects, Ethics Violations – February 14, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. The prime minister is asked about Quebec Premier François Legault's comments on the federal health-care funding offer and fiscal imbalance. Trudeau also faces questions about the recent downing of aerial objects in North American airspace.

Omar Alghabra (transport) and Marco Mendicino (public safety) are also asked about the aerial objects.

Mark Holland (government House leader) responds to questions about the federal ethics commissioner's recommendation that all federal ministers and parliamentary secretaries should receive training from the commissioner's office. The recommendation comes in wake of Greg Fergus becoming the latest Liberal MP to be found guilty of violating the Conflict of Interest Act.

François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) comments on the government's move to protect Canadian research from foreign state actors that pose a risk to national security.

Pablo Rodriguez (Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant), Ahmed Hussen (housing) and David Lametti (justice) face questions about asylum seekers arriving in Quebec via Roxham Road being sent to other provinces.

Carolyn Bennett (mental health and addictions) responds to questions about calls for warning labels on alcoholic beverages.

Pascale St-Onge (sport) is asked about the labour dispute involving members of Canada's women national soccer team. (no interpretation)