Justin Trudeau is defending his choice to shut down Parliament shortly before unveiling a $37-billion plan to replace a key emergency aid benefit.Ottawa announced new measures Thursday to support Canadians who have lost income or employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic — or need to stay off work for illness or caregiving — as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit winds down.
Liberals unveil $37B for CERB transition to new benefits, EI changes That includes benefits that must be introduced in legislation — something that cannot happen until Parliament resumes late next month.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The Conservatives and the Bloc Quebecois say it’s unacceptable these proposed changes were.