Jagmeet Singh Just Sent Trudeau A Letter Urging Him To ‘Show Leadership’ Right Now

"I can't accept that this is the best you can do."
Managing Editor, Canada

The same day Justin Trudeau confirmed Canada is in a “very serious” third wave of COVID-19, Jagmeet Singh sent him a letter urging the prime minister to do better.

Sharing the note on Twitter, the NDP leader revealed that he’d called on the prime minister to do “more to protect Canadians” and urged him to “show leadership” during this new wave of the pandemic.

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Using a video shared by Dr. Michael Warner, a critical care physician in Toronto, as an example of how bad the situation has become in some regions, Singh pleaded with Trudeau to change his actions to reflect the “evolving” COVID-19 situation.

He shared several “solutions” for the PM to consider, including using the military to help set up more vaccine clinics and providing "real paid sick leave."

Signing off, Singh wrote, “I can’t accept that this is the best you can do. And I won’t accept arguments about jurisdiction as excuses for inaction.”

Noting that 1 million cases of COVID-19 have now been confirmed in Canada in total, the NDP leader added, “You can count on my collaboration in taking action to stop the spread of the virus and the sickness and deaths that will occur if you do nothing.”

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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