Published Saturday, April 11, 2020 9:50AM EDT
Singh says he has heard from many Canadians who do not qualify for the emergency benefit program, which opened to applicants this week, including people who are still earning a small income, students and those who were unemployed before the pandemic began.
Singh says he is in negotiations with the Liberals and has received assurances from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that gaps in the program will be addressed.
- NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with the media following the second day of caucus meetings in Ottawa, Thursday, January 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld