While businesses in my riding of Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne are beginning to safely resume their activities, it is obvious that the government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has played an extremely important role in helping them weather the storm.
The Canada emergency response benefit ensured that citizens in my riding could count on a stable income even if their workplace was closed or if they lost their job due to COVID-19. The Canada emergency wage subsidy helped employers keep their staff on payroll even when their revenues disappeared. The Canada emergency business account ensures that small businesses in my community can continue to keep the lights on.
Madam Chair, now that people are beginning to head back to work and businesses are beginning to open their doors and serve customers, many are looking to the government for information on how our economy will look in the months to come.
Can the Minister of Finance please tell us when he will update this House on the state of the economy and Canada's fiscal position?