Carney Says He Still Has Confidence in Public Safety Minister After Leaked Comments on Gun Buyback

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he still has confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree following leaked audio of the minister doubting the federal gun buyback initiative.
“I have confidence in the minister—he’s doing important work,” Carney told reporters at a Sept. 23 press conference in New York City, where he’s attending the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Carney also said Anandasangaree has “a lot of important work this session of Parliament, including legislation on borders and others.”
The prime minister was responding to questions from reporters about a leaked audio recording of Anandasangaree in a private conversation on Sept. 21 about the Liberal government’s gun buyback program….