Policy and Rights Canada Election 2021 Featuring Morganne Oger on Afghanistan September 3 2021
In Montreal, Conservative leader Erin O'Toole speaks with reporters after unveiling his party's plan to tackle gang violence. Among other things, it proposes to amend the Criminal Code to prevent the illegal importation of firearms and to impose a mandatory minimum sentence of two years for possession of a prohibited weapon if the person has previously been convicted of. 'a firearms offense. Journalists ask O'Toole if his party will uphold the Liberal government's ban on assault weapons, and if it will roll back child custody deals with the provinces if the Conservatives form the next government.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters in Quebec City about the latest COVID-19 modelling numbers released by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The update marks the first news conference that PHAC officials have held since the federal election campaign began. Singh is asked about the timing of his Quebec platform release, the Conservatives' position on banning assault weapons, and the federal parties' climate plans.

In Mississauga, Ontario, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau responds to questions from reporters after highlighting his plan to ensure everyone 12 and older travelling on a plane, train or cruise ship in Canada is fully vaccinated. He faces questions on topics including his party's handling of sexual misconduct allegations against Liberal candidate Raj Saini, the possibility of another minority parliament, the Conservatives' position on banning assault weapons, vaccine certificates, and the blood donation ban for gay and bisexual men. He is joined by Liberal candidates Anita Anand (Oakville), Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre) and Iqwinder Gaheer (Mississauga—Malton).