Richard Cannings on Proceedings on the Bill Entitled an Act Relating to Certain Measures in Response to COVID-19

In the House of Commons on September 28th, 2020. See this statement in context.

Proceedings on the Bill Entitled an Act Relating to Certain Measures in Response to COVID-19Government Orders

September 28th, 2020 / 3:30 p.m.

NDP

Richard Cannings NDP South Okanagan—West Kootenay, BC

Mr. Speaker, the member for Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola is my neighbour. In fact, he used to be my MP before the boundaries were redrawn in 2015. I listened carefully to his speech, but I am getting a bit confused about where the Conservatives stand on a number of issues around the COVID response.

I was happy to hear the member talk about the emergency payments that were supposed to be made to people with disabilities. I do not remember the Conservatives calling for any supports for people with disabilities through the summer. It was the NDP that pushed for that.

I want to ask about sick days. The NDP has put forward a much-needed proposal to give workers sick leave for 10 days, so that they do not go to work sick. The costs that would save, for people's health and for the economy, are immense.

What does the member think of that?

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