Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling back Parliament to pass more legislation that will move aid to the people who need it due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both federally and provincially, it’s been refreshing to see politicians rowing in the same direction for the common good of the country, rather than fomenting division by always selling the company stripes first.
However, as we all settle in for the long haul, finding our new routine, and as the immediate future around self-isolation and distancing becomes reality, we still need checks and balances to ensure we’re on the right track.
When the House of Commons returned for its emergency sitting last month to approve COVID-19 aid measures, many thought it was simply a technicality.