The House of Commons will sit on Saturday to try to pass the coronavirus wage subsidy bill. An official recall was announced on Thursday saying the sitting would begin at 12:15 PM.
It’s not yet clear whether the federal parties could also discuss extending the current suspension or changes to the standing orders governing how the House of Commons does business.
All parties agreed last month to suspend the House of Commons for five weeks until April 20. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] But with that date fast approaching and the coronavirus spread intensifying across the country, the Liberals have proposed exploring the possibility of virtual sittings to avoid having to congregate people and staff