Thank you, Minister.
I would disagree. I think there are powers you have under the Bank Act to push much further.
Also, given the examples that many people are citing of other countries making a universal benefit payment, there was no doubt that it would go directly into the hands of people who need it. Ms. Dzerowicz mentioned the problems even in her area of downtown Toronto. All MPs are experiencing this.
I have two further questions, first on the wage subsidy. The six-week delay is simply too long. You have said that your objective is three weeks. My question is, why can't you get it out more quickly? Also, what steps are you taking to make sure that the money gets to workers and isn't used for other purposes?
And then in terms of sector-specific supports, what sectors are you looking to support, and are you making any financial support conditional on protections of jobs and wages, and prohibiting stock buybacks, dividends—