Liberals promise to extend emergency COVID-19 supports, build national childcare program. For Throne Speech highlights, click on link: cbc.ca/1.5735874 The CBC's John Paul Tasker is live-tweeting the speech; follow him at @JPTasker
Conservatives say they can't support Throne Speech, call it typical Liberal plan to spend money it doesn't have. Also say it fails to meet the needs of Canadians, and encroaches on provincial jurisdiction. The minority Liberal government needs the support of at least other party.
NDP leader hedges on whether party will support government's Throne Speech, calls on Liberals not to reduce support for people who can't go back to work. Jagmeet Singh also reiterates need for paid sick leave plan.
Update: PM Trudeau to address the nation as Conservatives reject throne speech. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh hasn't committed to supporting the government on the confidence vote. cbc.ca/1.5735758 #cdnpoli
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