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Trudeau says Canadians have his ``unwavering commitment'' to uphold the country's democratic principles
BY , Mar 24, 2020 9:41 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Tuesday March 10, 2020 in Ottawa. Trudeau plans today to announce federal funding to help provincial health-care systems cope with the increasing number of new coronavirus cases and to help Canadian workers who are forced to isolate themselves. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians have his ``unwavering commitment'' to uphold the country's democratic principles.
The comment follows Opposition anger over draft legislation that promised $82 billion in emergency aid for those struggling the COVID-19 pandemic, but also gave the federal cabinet extraordinary powers to control taxes and spending.
Trudeau says the pandemic is moving extremely quickly, which is why the government was looking at measures to respond just as fast.
However, he also says Canada has a ``Parliament that works'' and the government is working with opposition parties to draft the appropriate legislation to ensure Canadians are safe and supported.
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