Recovery measures for ‘national safety net’ should be in place before any talk of election, says Singh

Bloc Québécois Leader tested positive for the virus and is in isolation until Sept. 26, which means he will be missing the Throne Speech.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured Friday speaking to reporters in Gatineau, Que., says he will 'explore all options' before choosing to help send voters to the polls amid the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

September 18, 2020

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his parliamentary colleagues should secure and pass recovery supports for Canadians as the federal government transitions people off the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit and onto Employment Insurance, before considering holding an elec...

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