Andrew Scheer says any conversation about new government powers should not get in the way of getting muchneeded assistance
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says his party is not prepared to give the federal cabinet extraordinary power but they are willing to work together.
Speaking Tuesday morning, Scheer says any conversation about new government powers should not get in the way of getting much-needed assistance out the door as Canadians struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
When the House of Commons resumes Tuesday afternoon, Scheer says the Conservatives plan to support the $82-billion aid package proposed by the Liberal government to deal with the pandemic and the ensuing economic damage.
Scheer says the Conservatives are prepared to come back to Ottawa on short notice should the government require more money or other measures to help Canadians.
But he says Canadians are looking for help and not a “power grab” or partisan politics.
— With files from The Canadian Press