Bill C-9 was read a first time

Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy), was introduced and read a first time.

Committee of the Whole

The Senate resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole to consider Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy). Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) appeared before the committee.