MPs on survival of minority government, alleged homophobic comments - September 26, 2024

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Health Minister Mark Holland and Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Fortin respond to questions on the survival of the minority Parliament. The Bloc Québécois has demanded the "irreversible implementation” by October 29 of Bloc private members bills C-319 (Old Age Security) and C-282 (supply management) to prevent the defeat of the Liberal minority government.
NDP MPs Blake Desjarlais, Heather McPherson and Liberal MP Ken Hardie react to the alleged homophobic comments that were made by a member in the House of Commons during question period on Wednesday.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rob Oliphant faces questions on the federal government’s response to escalating conflict in Lebanon.
Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden comments on the Conservative Party’s plan to scrap federal carbon pricing system.
NDP MP Leah Gazan discusses her new private member’s bill that seeks to outlaw the denial of Canada’s residential school system.
NDP MP Charlie Angus responds to questions on his criticisms of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and on decorum in the House of Commons.