Talks are underway between the government and opposition parties to expedite a review of proposed legislation to extend financial supports for workers and businesses still struggling with the economic impacts of the pandemic.
Bill C-2 was introduced last week in the Commons. Government House Leader Mark Holland has said he’s confident it will be approved by the Commons before MPs return home for the holidays in just over two weeks.
But no standing committees have been set up yet to review C-2 — or three other bills the government wants to get through before the winter break. And time is running out.
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