With a fall election looming, Trudeau, O'Toole and Singh trade barbs in the last Commons sitting

The House of Commons will rise today for what could be the last time before an anticipated fall election — and party leaders are already testing out their pitches to voters.

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole described the Liberals today as tax-and-spend elitists who have managed the pandemic poorly. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said the prime minister hasn’t done enough to bolster social programs to help the most vulnerable.

The Liberals, in turn, said the opposition was obstructing “progressive” legislation designed to prop up a pandemic-ravaged economy, protect LGBTQ kids, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support Canada’s arts and entertainment sector.

In a speech to