In Quebec, opposition MNAs plan to delve into COVID-19-related topics with the province’s economy and labour ministers on Friday during the first two virtual debates organized by the National Assembly.
Throughout the novel coronavirus crisis, only journalists have been able to publicly ask Premier François Legault and Health Minister Danielle McCann questions.
The provincial legislature is currently closed to MNAs. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The hour-long daily press conference with Legault has satisfied Quebec’s opposition parties, which demanded — and were eventually granted — their request for a virtual resumption of the National Assembly.