Trudeau Maintains Democracy Is Healthy in Canada as Plans for Parliament Continue

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on April 16, 2020. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back Thursday against allegations levied by the opposition that he is afraid of resuming debate in Parliament.

Trudeau said Thursday he believes in the role of Parliament, now more than ever.