Liberals Seek to Fast Track New COVID-19 Aid Bill After CERB Expires

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet are expected to return to the House of Commons after isolating due to COVID-19 as Parliament resumes on Sept. 28 for its first full week. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA—The Liberal government is asking Parliament to fast-track its latest COVID-19 economic recovery package, prompting a torrent of opposition outrage that government forced this issue by proroguing Parliament in August.

Government House leader Pablo Rodriguez proposed Monday to limit debate on Bill C-2, which establishes more flexibility to qualify for employment insurance.