The Senate had been scheduled to return April 21, 2020. At press time, the House of Commons was still scheduled to resume on that date as the minority Liberal government and opposition parties debated options for safely operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the adjournment period, three committees are authorized continue their work and to undertake their proceedings by videoconference or teleconference, including those with a mandate to examine and report on measures related to COVID-19. The proceedings will be broadcast via ParlVU.