Daniel Blaikie on Proceedings on the bill entitled An Act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19

In the House of Commons on September 29th, 2020. See this statement in context.

Proceedings on the bill entitled An Act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19Government Orders

September 29th, 2020 / 7:55 p.m.

NDP

Daniel Blaikie NDP Elmwood—Transcona, MB

Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her speech.

The NDP supports the idea that all Canadians should be entitled to 10 days of paid leave on a permanent basis. One of the reasons the bill does not include such a measure is that the Liberal government is opposed to making these days of leave permanent.

Why is the Liberal government opposed to the idea of Canadians having 10 days of paid leave on a permanent rather than temporary basis?

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