Sep 26, 2020 1:45 AM -
The head of the federal New Democrats is hailing it as a historic moment for Canadian workers.
Jagmeet Singh says there's a deal with the Liberals, in exchange for NDP support for the throne speech, the minority government will maintain a 2,000 dollar a month support payment for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 and it will provide paid sick leave.
The agreement is on the legislation known as Bill C-2, which is scheduled for two days of debate early next week.
It also likely means the NDP will end up voting with the Liberals on the throne speech.