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Freeland faces questions from senators on bill to provide new rent relief, business aid; says detailed information will be released in the fall fiscal update

BY , Nov 12, 2020 11:15 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland is seen during a news conference in Ottawa on October 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says detailed information on the latest proposed COVID-19 aid programs for hard-hit businesses will be released in the fall fiscal update.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says detailed information on the latest proposed COVID-19 aid programs for hard-hit businesses will be released in the fall fiscal update.

Testifying before the Senate's national finance committee, which is reviewing Bill C-9, Freeland would not commit to monthly reports on pandemic spending.

Bill C-9 would extend the federal wage subsidy until next summer, cancel a previously planned decline in its value and expand a popular business loan program.

It would also revamp a widely criticized commercial rent relief program.

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