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Wednesday, April 29, 2020 · sitting No. 35
Commons orders second reading debate on emergency student benefit bill
The House devoted most of its sitting to debate on Bill C-15, an act respecting Canada emergency student benefits. Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez secured unanimous consent for a motion that ordered the bill for second reading later that day and set out the terms of its consideration.
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough said the legislation forms part of a $146-billion COVID-19 economic response plan. She told members the government is seeking ways to help students who cannot find work during the pandemic.
Decided that day
- C-15 introduced
- C-15 passed first chamber stage
- C-15 passed second reading
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Conservative MP Colin Carrie asked whether the government would double the Canada summer jobs program. Minister Qualtrough replied that she looks forward to working with all members to add jobs through existing programs.
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NDP MP Charlie Angus proposed placing medical students in northern Ontario hospitals. Minister Qualtrough said she met with officials that morning to advance the idea without affecting the Canada summer jobs program.
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Green Party MP Elizabeth May raised the case of international students who earned less than $5,000 last year and therefore cannot access the CERB. She noted that many cannot return home.
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