In his daily address, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians have his “unwavering commitment” to uphold the country's democratic principles.
Trudeau says the pandemic is moving extremely quickly, which is why the government was looking at measures to respond just as fast.
He says Canada has a “Parliament that works” and the government is working with opposition parties to draft the appropriate legislation to ensure Canadians are safe and supported.
Trudeau’s comment follows Opposition anger over draft legislation that promised $82-billion in emergency aid for those struggling the COVID-19 pandemic, but also gave the federal cabinet extraordinary powers to control taxes and spending.
Also speaking Tuesday morning, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says his party is not prepared to give the federal cabinet extraordinary power but they are willing to work together.
— With files from The Canadian Press