Ministers on Israeli military operation in Rafah, foreign interference bill - May 7, 2024

Ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill before the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. Mélanie Joly (foreign affairs) and Ahmed Hussen (international development) comment on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations and on Israel's military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Joly also faces questions on the Indian government’s reaction to the RCMP arrests made in the killing of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Pascale St-Onge (heritage) and Pablo Rodriguez (transport) comment on the future of government support for CBC and Radio-Canada.
François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) and Steven Guilbeault (environment) faces questions on the explosive devices that were discovered at the site of Northvolt's future EV battery plant in Quebec.
Jean-Yves Duclos comments on the way forward for Canada Post’s financial situation following the Crown corporation’s recent posting of a pre-tax loss of $748 million in 2023.
Dominic LeBlanc (public safety) and Arif Virani (justice) face questions on Bill C-70, the federal government’s new legislation to counter foreign interference.
LeBlanc and Marc Miller (immigration) comment on reports that the individuals arrested by the RCMP in the killing of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar allegedly entered Canada on student visas.
Mark Holland (health) faces questions on working with the provinces to address the opioid epidemic and the roll-out of the government’s dental care plan.