Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said they would be using a hybrid model for the resumption of parliament amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with some MPs gathering in Ottawa while others attend virtually. Trudeau also said he recognizes people need to vote for constituents, and it would be unfair for those in remote or vulnerable sectors to not be able to do so, so they are looking at a form of distanced voting to ensure MPs can vote wherever they are.
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