Canada: Liberal MPs scrum on Hockey Canada controversy, sanctions on Iran – October 5, 2022

Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge, parliamentary secretaries Chris Bittle (Canadian Heritage) and Adam van Koeverden (sport), Social Development Minister Karina Gould, and Calgary MP George Chahal respond to questions about Hockey Québec's decision to cut ties with Hockey Canada amid the ongoing controversy over the national organization's handling of sexual assault allegations. Deputy Prime Chrystia Freeland and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino are asked about sanctions on Iran and the calls for Canada to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos faces questions on health transfers to the provinces and territories. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault comments on hydroelectric dams projects in Quebec. Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez discusses Bill C-11, which seeks to modernize the Broadcasting Act.