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Opposition Parties Lay Out Priorities Ahead of Liberal Government Budget Next Week

OTTAWA—The four opposition parties in Ottawa are making demands of the minority Liberal government ahead of next week’s federal budget, but their leverage is limited. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has pledged not to trigger an election regardless of what the budget has in store on April 19, a move that potentially weakens New Democrats’ say…


Tories, NDP Say More Support Needed for Sectors Hit Hard by Pandemic

OTTAWA—Opposition parties are pushing the federal Liberals for targeted COVID-19 relief for some badly hit sectors. The Conservatives advanced a motion Tuesday calling on the Liberals to implement supports for the hospitality, tourism and charity sectors decimated by the pandemic. “We cannot allow the pandemic to permanently kill these jobs,” Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said….