Madam Speaker, my question is very much connected to the current third wave of the COVID crisis.
A third wave, as we know, is hitting Canadian workers hard, especially essential workers. We are hearing disturbing reports that ICUs are filling up with predominately essential workers, and many younger people as well. Obviously, this is coinciding with the devastating impacts of the variant cases.
For the NDP, it has been critical to fight for paid sick days. We recognize that they are a way to help save lives at this point. Obviously, we are very concerned that there is not widespread support for paid sick days for working people in our country.
Why do the Conservatives fail to stand up for workers when it comes to key measures like this one that could save lives now?