OTTAWA—Opposition parties are pushing the federal Liberals for targeted COVID-19 relief for some badly hit sectors. The Conservatives advanced a motion Tuesday calling on the Liberals to implement supports for the hospitality, tourism and charity sectors, all devastated by the pandemic. “We cannot allow the pandemic to permanently kill these jobs,” Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said. The Conservatives also want airlines to commit to providing consumer refunds, restrict executive pay and restore regional routes in exchange for repayable loans. In response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noted that airlines, and other industries, have received billions via loans and wage subsidies. He accused the Conservatives Tuesday of deliberately holding up efforts to expand and extend those programs. The Tories have been accused of stalling the Liberals’ legislative agenda by using parliamentary tricks like forcing lengthy debates on minor reports or talking out the clock to prevent bills from getting to votes. “We …
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