Now Scheer is looking for more specifics from Justin Trudeau

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | April 28th 2020
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Conservative leader Andrew Scheer listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa, on Monday, April 27, 2020. Photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

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The Conservative Party is poised to press the government on numerous issues during a modified version of a House of Commons sitting today.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he's looking for more specifics from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when it comes to the country's handling of COVID-19.

Scheer says he wants a plan outlining how the government will support provinces and territories "over and above the national guidelines that are currently being developed."

Today marks the first meeting of a special committee struck to somewhat mirror the routine of the House of Commons.

All 338 MPs are on the committee, but only seven are required for quorum, as opposed to the 20 for a normal sitting of the Commons.

Also today, the federal government says it will be holding a briefing on data and modelling "informing public health action on coronavirus disease."

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2020

April 28th 2020

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Jeff Christian |

I find Scheer's behaviour appalling. Now is a time for all leaders to pull together. We are in a national crisis. There will be time for all sorts of recriminations later. Negative Andy needs to take a back seat for now. As have opposition parties throughout the land, except for him.

I am deeply proud and appreciative of our opposition parties with this exception. It is really hard to let another party get so much sun shone on them. But it is a really tough job. Yes, we are doing well because of those leaders, but also because of the support of those from other parties.

Negative Andy, you need to understand what is going on. For the sake of your party and for the sake of Canada.