Erin O'Toole says that a Conservative government led by him would offer support to people he claims were ignored by the federal programs launched in response to the global pandemic: gig workers. "Many were left behind, especially gig economy workers," the Conservative leader said today in Ottawa, adding that 1.7 million Canadians "work in the gig economy. "The Conservative Party is going to stand up for all workers," he said. The gig economy didn't exist years ago when EI and other programs were rolled out. NDP takes aim at Conservative announcementNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was quick to criticize the Conservative plan.

Source: CBC News August 26, 2021 19:39 UTC