Taxpayer Dollars Flow to Radical Outlets, Guilbeault Caught Flat-Footed at Heritage Committee

Taxpayer Dollars Flow to Radical Outlets, Guilbeault Caught Flat-Footed at Heritage Committee

Ottawa—In a fiery exchange at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC), Conservative MP Rachel Thomas dismantled Liberal Minister Hon. Steven Guilbeault, P.C., M.P., Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, over taxpayer money funneled into groups publishing hate-laced screeds and smearing everyday Canadians.

Thomas zeroed in on Called MTL, a publication receiving federal heritage funds. She read into the record a headline published the very day after reports of Charlie Kirk’s assassination attempt: “To Hell with Charlie Kirk.”

“Minister, do you think that is wrong? Taxpayer dollars are funding this group. Will you revoke their funding?” Thomas demanded.

Guilbeault looked blindsided. He admitted he had no idea the government was bankrolling a tabloid openly celebrating political violence. His answer:

“I have not been made aware of this. I will verify with the department and report back to you. Obviously, spreading hate has no place in Canada, and if this is the case, we will make the necessary verifications and take the necessary steps.”

Taxpayer Dollars Flow to Radical Outlets, Guilbeault Caught Flat-Footed at Heritage Committee

Ottawa—In a fiery exchange at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC), Conservative MP Rachel Thomas dismantled Liberal Minister Hon. Steven Guilbeault, P.C., M.P., Minister… pic.twitter.com/BANm9f3nPU

— Dan Knight (@DanKnightMMA)September 25, 2025