Canada: Federal ministers on firearms bill, TikTok security concerns, funding for Winnipeg search study

Ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its final meeting of the fall sitting. Marco Mendicino (public safety) faces questions about concerns over Bill C-21, the government's firearms legislation. He is also asked about national security concerns about the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and the calls from the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) for an investigation into forged documents allegedly sent from the Canada Revenue Agency and the RCMP.
Marc Miller (Crown-Indigenous relations) is asked about funding for First Nations leaders to conduct a feasibility study on searching a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women killed by an alleged serial killer.
Sean Fraser (immigration) responds to questions about the federal government's efforts to resettle Afghan nationals.
Pablo Rodriguez (heritage) is asked about Bills C-18 and C-11, the government's legislation regarding online streaming and online news.
François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) faces questions about TikTok.
Jonathan Wilkinson (natural resources) is asked about the federal government's decision to revoke the waiver that exempted sanctions in relation to turbines for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
Jean-Yves Duclos (health) comments on the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault.
Diane Lebouthillier (national revenue) discusses the federal public service's telework pilot project. (December 15, 2022)