5th COVID case at Province House sparks spat over how to proceed

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Later during debate, a furious NDP House leader Claudia Chender chastised the government for the decision to push ahead, rather than pause debate.

"Because we won't do things on their timeline, because we take seriously our responsibilities to our caucus, our constituents, the speaker and this assembly, they keep us here longer, as cases are rising," said Chender. "They would rather flex (their) ability to control their agenda than work productively across parties to determine how to go forward in this session."

Chender disputed the government's claim that changing to a hybrid sitting can happen quickly and easily.

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Claudia Chender MLA