Canada: Ministers on govt's new affordability measures, Liberal-NDP agreement – September 13, 2022

Federal ministers speak with reporters during the final day of the Liberal party's caucus retreat in St.

Andrews, New Brunswick.

François-Philippe Champagne (innovation), Steven Guilbeault (environment), and Steven MacKinnon (chief Government whip) respond to questions about the government's upcoming announcement of a new affordability plan aimed at addressing the higher cost of living.

They are also asked about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's criticism of the supply-and-confidence agreement between their party and the NDP as a "radical woke coalition." Bill Blair (emergency preparedness and former chief of the Toronto Police) comments about the shooting death of a Toronto police officer.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters following the announcement of the government's affordability measures.