As MPs head into a fourth straight week of full-time House business which, with two weeks to go until the week-long Victoria Day break, traditionally constitutes the longest block of uninterrupted sittings in the year-long parliamentary cycle the leaders of two of the three opposition parties are both set to hit the stage in the West Block media theatre this morning.
First up:
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, who will likely provide an update on how his party intends to use its upcoming opposition day, which is currently set for Tuesday and could see the Tories aim the full power of the Commons spotlight on
As MPs head into a fourth straight week of full-time House business which, with two weeks to go until the week-long Victoria Day break, traditionally constitutes the longest block of uninterrupted sittings in the year-long parliamentary cycle the leaders of two of the three opposition parties are both set to hit the stage in the West Block media theatre this morning.
First up:
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, who will likely provide an update on how his party intends to use its upcoming opposition day, which is currently set for Tuesday and could see the Tories aim the full power of the Commons spotlight on
Politics Briefing: O Toole wants Telford fired over handling of sexual misconduct allegations theglobeandmail.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theglobeandmail.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Article content
On April 19, the federal government announced that it will start to build a national system of early learning and care. The government envisions a community-based system in which “all families have access to high-quality, affordable and flexible early learning and child care no matter where they live.” Such a system would be immensely beneficial for many young children and their families in Alberta, as well as for our communities and our economy. In effect, the federal government is offering to provide Alberta with several hundred million dollars per year to reduce the child-care fees of parents who use regulated, high-quality child care.
Article content
COVID-19 has upended all our lives, taken loved ones, put thousands in the hospital.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser, or EDITORIAL: Kudos to politicians for putting aside partisanship to do the right thing Back to video
The intervening year has seen businesses struggle and we’ve lost the enjoyment of things we once took for granted, such as live concerts, dining out and seeing sporting events in person.
Calling it a tough go at this point may be an understatement, and that’s just the pandemic. So, while news out of the legislature last week may not come close to erasing all of that like some kind of magic wand, the normally pugnacious politicians deserve credit on working together, even if for a fleeting moment.