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Trudeau, O’Toole trade political jabs, as debates begin over hybrid sittings, new pandemic aid

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It hasn’t taken long for federal party leaders to drop the gloves in the new parliament. A day after the Throne Speech, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Opposition Leader Erin O’Toole are already trading barbs, as MPs get back to regular business in the House of Commons.

At the first caucus meeting of the session, O’Toole had his sights set on attacking the Liberal government, blaming their fiscal strategy for the rising cost of living.

“The Liberal government’s spending is fueling the inflation crisis,” he said, arguing the prime minister is just in it for himself and not Canadians.

“Instead of standing up for Canadians, we have a prime minister who always puts his own needs ahead of yours,” O’Toole added.

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Trudeau delivered a jab of his own as he made his way to his caucus meeting.

“We’re focused on fighting climate change, we’re focused on growing the economy, we’re focused on reconciliation. The kinds of things Mr. O’Toole should be focused on,” he said.

“Instead, he’s focused on getting exemptions for his MPs,” Trudeau added.

Conservatives have objected to mandatory vaccination rules for the House of Commons and in a debate that begins Wednesday will try to stop hybrid sittings of parliament. They instead favour a full return to in-person proceedings.

 

The government may also introduce the next phase of pandemic aid, with legislation be aimed at helping the hardest-hit industries pay wages and rent through the winter months.


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