NDP’s Singh Urges Parliament to Reconvene for Vote on Emergency Tariffs Aid

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to journalists after a caucus meeting in Ottawa, on Jan. 22, 2025. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling for an emergency session of Parliament to implement supports for companies and workers impacted by the newly imposed 25 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian products.

Singh is also urging lawmakers to implement employment insurance (EI) reforms as companies in various sectors grapple with layoffs.