In one of its first acts since the return of Parliament, the federal government has tabled legislation to create a suite of new, more selective pandemic support programs.
The Liberal government says the change represents a more targeted approach to economic recovery that will carry Canada through the next phase of pandemic.
“I see this legislation as very much the last step in our COVID support programs,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland during a Wednesday evening news conference.
“It is what I really hope and truly believe is the final pivot.”
Freeland said positive recent developments
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