‘We should not be bailed out by taxpayer money with millions unemployed and small businesses struggling to stay afloat,’ Peter MacKay said
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defends political parties making use of the federal COVID-19 wage subsidy, Conservative leadership candidates are slamming their own party for taking the money.
First quarter fundraising for 2020 shows the Conservatives raised $3.8 million, the Liberals took in $2.9 million, the NDP raised $964,000 and the Bloc raised $184,000. Conservative leadership candidates aren’t convinced, however. O’Toole came out first on the weekend to denounce his party’s use of the subsidy, and said he would ensure the money is eventually paid back.
Political parties should not qualify for a wage subsidy and Justin Trudeau's law is flawed. As leader, I would have stopped the application in its tracks. We should not be bailed out by taxpayer money with millions unemployed and small businesses struggling to stay afloat. https://t.
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