The West Block: Dec. 18, 2022 | Ministers discuss controversial gun ban and military challenges

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is fighting fires at home and abroad. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Mendicino about the Liberals’ controversial approach to its gun ban in Bill C-21, and the foreign interference threats that are ‘abound’ for Canada. Plus, Stephenson sits down with Defence Minister Anita Anand to talk about the crises facing the military right now, from changing its culture to a shortage of personnel and equipment.

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