MPs scrum on election interference, single-use plastics ban – March 7, 2023
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 Published On Mar 7, 2023

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill. Opposition members of the House of Commons procedure committee comment on the inability of the committee to resume its hearing due to a lack of quorum. The committee, which is studying alleged election interference, suspended the meeting to allow members to attend question period. Liberal committee members did not return to the meeting. Speaking with reporters are Michael Barrett (Conservative), Rachel Blaney (NDP), Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc Québécois and committee vice-chair) and Luc Berthold (Conservative).

Conservative MP James Bezan responds to a question about alleged foreign interference in Canadian federal elections.

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is asked about the upcoming court challenge to the federal government's single-use plastics ban. Several plastics companies and interveners argue that the government was not justified to list plastic products as toxic substances.

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau responds to questions about the Quebec government's decision to temporarily ban the use of biosolid fertilizers imported from the United States.

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