OTTAWA: The leader of Canadas New Democratic Party voiced support Thursday for proposed legislation on higher emergency benefits for workers, a move that could keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus minority Liberal government in power.
On Wednesday Trudeaus government presented its priorities for a new session of Parliament in whats called the Throne Speech.
If the three main opposition parties vote against the speech, which was formally delivered by Governor General Julie Payette, an election would be triggered.
The Conservatives have already said they will vote against the speech while the Bloc Quebecois demanded the Liberals add billions of dollars to annual federal health transfers.
But NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said hes pleased the Liberals introduced legislation that would keep the value of benefits for unemployed…