Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for mentioning the fact that Alberta had economic hardships facing us before the pandemic hit and that the pandemic has made them so much worse.
We have seen time and again that when we allow the virus to run rampant, it hurts the economy. It is the slow peeling off of the band-aid. It is the very thing that the member is talking about that is hurting our population, and makes it harder for Albertans to get over this virus.
We need to put those supports in place. I called on the federal government to do that: to make sure there were more supports for people so they could stay home and stay safe.
I am wondering this. Why did her party not support sick leave legislation? Why did her party not support pharmacare legislation? It is legislation that Canadians, particularly Albertans, need right now.