Israel Troops Cross Into Lebanon Iran Fires Rockets at Israel

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly faces questions on the conflict in Lebanon and on the federal government’s efforts to evacuate Canadian citizens from the country. Joly also comments on Iran’s missile attacks against Israel and reiterates the government’s calls for a ceasefire to prevent a widening conflict in the region. NDP MPs Heather McPherson and Alexandre Boulerice outline the emergency debate on the situation in Lebanon tonight in the House of Commons. The debate was requested by McPherson, the NDP foreign affairs critic. Liberal MP Marc Serré responds to questions on the Bloc Québécois’ demand of increasing benefits to seniors as one of its two preconditions for supporting the minority Liberal government.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.