Pandemic Wage Subsidy, Laval Tragedy, Resettling Afghan Women – February 9, 2023

NDP finance critic Daniel Blaikie discusses a report by the organization Canadians for Tax Fairness regarding companies that received the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) during the COVID-19
pandemic.

Independent MP Alain Rayes comments on the tragedy in Laval, Quebec, where two children were killed and six others were injured after a bus crashed into a daycare centre.

NDP foreign affairs critic Heather McPherson is asked about Canada's efforts to resettle Afghan women and girls following the Taliban takeover.

Liberal MP Marc Garneau comments briefly on the special joint committee on medical assistance in dying's final report, which is expected to be delivered by February 17, 2023. (no interpretation)