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Published: March 22, 2022
Ottawa – Here are some key points of the agreement between the Liberals and the New Democratic Party which would keep Justin Trudeau's government in power until 2025
The New Democratic Party will not move a vote of no confidence, nor will it vote in favor of a no-confidence motion during the term of the agreement.
The parties agree on the importance of parliamentary oversight and the work done by MPs in committees.
There will be meetings of party leaders at least once every three months, in addition to regular meetings of House leaders and critics, and a monthly "evaluation" meeting of a supervisory group.
The parties will agree on prioritizing bills to be expedited through the House of Commons, including by extending sitting hours to allow additional speakers, if necessary
The parties also agree to prioritize:
Health initiatives including a new dental care program for low-income Canadians starting with those under 12 this year, then expanding to others in phases by 2025.
Progress on a national universal pharmacare program through passing the Canada Pharmacare Act by the end of next year and then having the National Drug Agency develop a national formulary of essential medicines and a bulk purchasing plan by the end of the agreement.
Efforts with provinces and territories to determine how to provide more primary care doctors and nurses, support mental health, and aging programs in care homes.
Long-term care safety legislation to ensure care is provided to seniors, regardless of where they live.
Economic measures including extending the Rapid Housing Initiative by one additional year.
Refocusing the Rental Construction Financing Initiative on affordable units.
Launching a Housing Accelerator Fund.
Implementing the Home Buyer Bill of Rights.
A one-time $500 increase for Canada Housing Benefits in 2022, which will be renewed in coming years if cost of living challenges persist.
Introducing the Early Learning and Child Care Act by the end of the year, ensuring that child care agreements have protected long-term funding prioritizing public and non-profit spaces.
Efforts on climate change, including measures aimed at achieving significant emission reductions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
Continuing to identify ways to further accelerate plans to achieve net zero emissions by no later than 2050
Establishing a center for training in public cleaning jobs.
Advancing fair transition legislation, guided by feedback from workers, unions, Indigenous peoples, communities, provinces, and territories.
A plan to phase out public funding for the fossil fuel sector.
Advancing in 2022 home energy efficiency programs that enhance affordability of energy for Canadians and reduce emissions.
Initiatives for workers, ensuring 10 days of paid sick leave for all federally regulated employees, starting as soon as possible.
Establishing a permanent federal regional table on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Providing necessary support to Indigenous communities wishing to continue search efforts for remains at former residential school sites.
Fair tax measures including changes for financial institutions that made significant profits during the pandemic.
As for pro-democracy measures including working with Elections Canada to explore ways to expand people's ability to vote, such as an expanded "Election Day" to three days of voting, allowing people to vote anywhere within their electoral district, improving the mail-in voting process to ensure voters are not deprived of their right to vote.
And last but not least, ensuring Quebec's seat count in the House of Commons remains fixed.
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