â–º Listen Live

Trudeau: Not the time for “tightening the belt”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says this isn’t a time for tightening the belt.

In a press conference Wednesday morning, Trudeau said when the COVID-19 pandemic began his government had two choices, either act quickly or let Canadians figure it for themselves and hope for the best.

He says they chose to act quickly and did things like increasing financial supports for seniors and students, offering loans to companies, and supporting those who lost their jobs.

His government spent so Canadians wouldn’t have to take on more debt, Trudeau says, and four months later the country has slowed the spread of the virus and certain sectors of the economy can reopen.

Canadians will find out more about the cost of the COVID-19 pandemic during a fiscal ‘snapshot’ Wednesday afternoon.

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Lloydminster RCMP charge suspect in sexual assault involving a minor

A Lloydminster man is facing charges after police made an arrest in a sexual assault case involving a minor.

Sask Provincial Beach Volleyball in Lloydminster, July 12-13

Over 20 teams from across Saskatchewan, including 13 from Lloydminster will participate in the Sask Beach Volleyball Provincials at Bud Miller Park, July 12-13.

Lloydminster residents praised for helping police officer involved in collision

Lloydminster residents are being praised for helping a police officer who was involved in a vehicle collision and for giving statements to police.

Wainwright Centennial Clock Celebration, Sep. 13

Wainwright's Centennial Clock Celebration is planned for Saturday, September 13 following the completion of restoration work on the town's iconic landmark.

Man charged after over $1 million damages to Vermilion court, Sheriff vehicles, McDonald’s restaurant

Investigators say the initial estimate of the damages done to the courthouse and vehicles is over $1 million while the damage to McDonald's is about $50,000.
- Advertisement -