Canada: Ministers on Emergencies Act inquiry, military recruitment, economy, Haiti – October 18, 2022

Ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. Marco Mendicino (public safety) comments on the inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act. Anita Anand (defence) is asked about military recruitment challenges and about online comments that Danielle Smith made before she became Alberta premier about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Jonathan Wilkinson (natural resources) responds to criticism from environmentalist David Suzuki about the government's lack of action on climate change.
François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) faces questions about the economy and recession concerns. Mélanie Joly (foreign affairs) discusses the situation in Haiti. Marc Miller (Crown-Indigenous relations) is asked about consultations with Indigenous peoples for Arctic Council discussions. Patty Hajdu (Indigenous services) comments on reports that a First Nations child welfare agency in Fort Frances, Ontario, has hired workers who have been convicted of sex crimes. Joyce Murray (fisheries) is asked about the departure of her deputy minister. Champagne is asked about François Legault's new cabinet, which the Quebec premier is expected to reveal on October 20. Diane Lebouthillier (national revenue) responds to questions about Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's suggestion that people living in communities more prone to natural disasters might have to consider moving.