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Wage subsidy legislation delayed while Liberals and Tories negotiate over virtual parliament
'It’s important that parliamentarians from every corner of the country, not just those within driving distance of Ottawa should be able to weigh in,' Trudeau said
OTTAWA – Critical wage subsidy legislation is being held up as the Conservative and Liberals spar over just how the House of Commons will hold the government to account during the COVID-19 crisis.
The big sticking point is that Liberals want a “virtual” Parliament while the Conservatives want to have Parliament come back in person but with reduced numbers and regular sittings.
The issue is delaying the passing of the $73 billion wage subsidy legislation that must be approved before cheques to businesses can start flowing.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government welcomes the scrutiny of the Opposition, but wants to convene a virtual parliament with more participants.
“It’s important that parliamentarians from every corner of the country, not just those within driving distance of Ottawa should be able to weigh in on the working of our democracy. That’s why we’re looking at virtual models for doing that,” he said.
