WATCH: "Trudeau Spineless" Said Conservative Andrew Scheer as Parliament is Prorogued
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 19 Aug, 2020 08:17 PM
No confidence motion may trigger a Federal election in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that he had asked to have Parliament prorogued until Sept. 23 so the Liberal government can return that day with a speech from the throne that will outline its plans for the COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
The federal government is taking a second look at how quickly it will dole out hundreds of millions in help to social services looking to tap into new sources of capital, particularly as COVID-19 dries up traditional donations.
The president of the company that runs the bus tours at the Columbia Icefield between Banff and Jasper said changes will be made, if necessary, after a rollover on the glacier killed three people and sent two dozen to hospital.
Lawyers for an Ottawa constable charged in the death of a Black man argue his actions during the confrontation four years ago were "reasonable and proportionate."
The House of Commons meets today as the Liberals seek to pass a bill to extend their wage-subsidy program, send a special payment to people with disabilities and extend some legal deadlines for court cases.
