COVID19 and Parliament

On March 11, 2020, a global pandemic was announced, and most people in the world were advised to start social distancing and self-isolating, specifically if they felt any symptoms. It was clear to us in Parliament that passing bills to assist Canadians was a function that was our first priority. On March 13th, 2020, the Senate and the House of Commons were summoned for an emergency sitting to deal with the global and pandemic and what should be done next. The House of Commons followed by the Senate, agreed to shut down Parliament.